Georgia protesters attempt to shut down state buildings

It follows more than a week of angry demonstrations over parliament’s failure to approve planned electoral reforms.

Opposition protesters in several cities in Georgia have attempted to shut down state buildings with padlocks and chains.

It follows more than a week of angry demonstrations over parliament’s failure to approve planned electoral reforms.

The opposition is now coming together and employing new tactics to keep the government under pressure – including pop-up rallies and blocking access to ministerial buildings.

Al Jazeera’s Robin Forestier-Walker reports from the capital, Tbilisi.