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Georgian police used water cannons and pepper spray against protesters who attempted to storm the presidential palace in Tbilisi on Saturday.

Tens of thousands rallied against the ruling Georgian Dream party’s repressive policies and its decision to halt EU membership talks.

Opposition parties boycotted municipal elections, with preliminary data showing less than 30% voter turnout so far.

TBILISI, Georgia — Police in Georgia used water cannons and pepper spray Saturday to push back protesters who tried to storm the presidential palace, as the south Caucasus country held a municipal election boycotted by the main opposition blocs amid a sweeping crackdown on dissent.

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