Anti-government demonstrators protest against the Georgian government's postponement of European Union accession talks until 2028, outside the parliament in central Tbilisi on December 31, 2024, the New Year's Eve. (AFP)
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Firstpost•01/12/2025

BBC Investigation Uncovers Georgia's Alleged Use of WWI Chemical Weapon 'Camite' on 2024 Protesters

  • •Georgia accused of using WWI-era chemical weapon in 2024 protests.
  • •BBC investigation suggests use of bromobenzyl cyanide, known as camite.
  • •Protesters reported severe, long-lasting symptoms after exposure.
  • •Georgian authorities deny allegations, calling them "absurd."
  • •UN calls for investigation, citing potential torture or ill-treatment.

Why it matters: This story raises concerns about human rights and government accountability in protests.

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