Red Alert: A Possible Revolution Simmering in Georgia
April 8, 2009 | 1943 GMT
Georgian opposition politicans announcing plans for protest
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Georgian opposition politicians making a statement in Tbilisi on March 27
Summary
Georgian opposition movements have planned mass protests for April 9, mostly in Tbilisi but also around the country. These protests could spell trouble for President Mikhail Saakashvili. The Western-leaning president has faced protests before, but this time the opposition is more consolidated than in the past. Furthermore, some members of the government are expected to join in the protests, and Russia has stepped up its efforts to oust Saakashvili.
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