Manx resident caught-up in Georgian protests

Wednesday, 15 May 2024 09:45

An Island resident caught up in protests in Georgia says he's been questioned by police - who couldn't understand his Manx identification.

David Harrison has been living and working in the country for some time, and went to see protests about new laws in the capital, Tblisi.

Pro-western demonstrators have been facing off against police over a new law about foreign organisations which they claim has been influenced by Russia.

David says he was questioned this week as the government passed the new legislation:

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