Georgian parliament cancels session after building damaged during protests

Georgian parliament cancels session after building damaged during protests
Demonstrators wave a Georgian national flag during the protests (AP)

The parliament of Georgia has cancelled a session following massive protests against a proposed law that critics fear will stifle media freedom and endanger the country’s bid for European Union membership.

The parliament said the cancellation of Thursday’s plenary session was connected to damage the building suffered during protests on Wednesday in which police used water cannon, tear gas and pepper spray against the tens of thousands of demonstrators.

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