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Mikhail Saakashvili accused Russian special services of being behind the protests (Photo: European Commission)

EU concerned over turmoil in Georgia

The European Union is sending a special envoy to Georgia after the country's president, Mikhail Saakashvili, on Wednesday (7 November) declared a 15-day state of emergency following a series of clashes between police and anti-government protesters.

"I am concerned about the latest developments in Georgia", EU chief foreign policy chief Javier Solana said in a statement on Wednesday.

"Political differences should be resolved within the democratic institutions. All sides should ther...

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