**UN Experts Urge Georgia to Act on Protest Violence**
Independent human rights experts are calling on the Government of Georgia to take concrete steps to prevent further violence during protests. The experts made their demand in a report posted on the website of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
The experts said they have received reports of police using excessive force against peaceful protesters, including rubber bullets, water cannons, and pepper spray. Hundreds of people were reportedly injured, with many suffering serious head and facial injuries.
**Protesters Abused and Detained**
Many protesters were arrested and denied access to a lawyer or their families. The experts said they have received disturbing reports that detainees were verbally abused, beaten, threatened with rape, and denied medical care.
The Special Investigation Service of Georgia has launched an investigation into the events, but the experts say it has not produced any results, while many protesters remain in detention.
**Experts Demand Action**
The human rights experts are demanding that the Georgian authorities launch independent, impartial, and transparent investigations into the incidents. They also want anyone arbitrarily detained to be released and those in need of medical attention to receive it.
The experts stressed that the use of force by security forces must comply with international standards and prioritize the right to life and physical integrity.
**Government Asked to Report on Measures**
The experts have written to the Georgian government asking them to report on concrete measures taken to prevent torture and other cruel treatment. They will continue to monitor the situation closely.
