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What is happening in Georgia and why are people holding massive protests outside parliament?

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Tens of thousands of protesters gathered outside the parliament building in Tbilisi on Sunday .

27 protestors, 16 police, and one media representative have been transported to the hospital.

Protests were sparked by PM 's announcement that negotiations to join the EU would be postponed.

Many people worry that the administration is growing more autocratic and wants to forge deeper connections with Russia .