Accessibility links

Breaking News

Georgian Deputies Brawl In Parliament


(RFE/RL) 31 January 2006 -- Georgia's parliament was the scene of a big brawl between lawmakers today.

The fight broke out when a member of the opposition Labor party had an argument with a lawmaker from the ruling United National Movement party.


The heated exchange developed into a wider brawl involving around 20 deputies in which chairs were reportedly used as weapons.

Reports say there were no serious injuries.

It's the second time in recent months that Georgian lawmakers have come to blows in parliament. On 2 December, deputies had a fight over a draft budget.

(ITAR-TASS)

RFE/RL has been declared an "undesirable organization" by the Russian government.

If you are in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine and hold a Russian passport or are a stateless person residing permanently in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine, please note that you could face fines or imprisonment for sharing, liking, commenting on, or saving our content, or for contacting us.

To find out more, click here.

XS
SM
MD
LG