Greta Thunberg Joins Georgian Election Protests

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Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg appeared at a protest in Tbilisi, Georgia on November 4, against reports of fraud in October’s parliamentary election.

Speaking to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RFL), Thunberg pledged her support for “democracy and freedom of the Georgian people”.

According to RFE/RFL, thousands of protesters marched in the streets of the Georgian capital, demanding a rerun of the October 26 elections. Credit: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty via Storyful

Video transcript

I am here to support the fight for democracy and freedom of the Georgian people who have been standing up time and time again against the repression they are facing from the States.

OK, I'm really glad to be here.

And I'm looking much forward to spending time here and meeting with many local activists and learning more about the current situation.

No, shut up!

So come so Oh God!

I am here to support the fight for democracy and freedom of the Georgian people who have been standing up time and time again against the repression they are facing from the States.

OK, I'm really glad to be here.

And I'm looking much forward to spending time here and meeting with many local activists and learning more about the current situation.

No.

So come so Oh, God.

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