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Dozens injured as protesters clash with police in Georgia

Published: 07 May, 2009, 19:25


Wounded Georgian opposition supporters walk away after a clash with special police forces (AFP Photo / STR)

Georgia’s opposition members, who demand the resignation of President Mikhail Saakashvili, have given him three days to discuss early elections with them.

 
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