Protesters marched through Tbilisi with slogans calling for Georgia's independence.

A march of supporters of Georgia's European integration was dedicated to the country's upcoming Independence Day. Participants demanded the release of political prisoners and supported the parents of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, who are seeking the import of modern medications for the treatment of the disease.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," participants in a rally outside the Georgian parliament on the 541st day of continuous protests demanded the release of political prisoners and funding for the purchase of medications for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Today's march in Tbilisi was dedicated to Georgia's upcoming Independence Day (celebrated on May 26). The marchers carried a banner with the slogan "Georgia's independence is over."

The protesters gathered near the Philharmonic building and marched to the parliament as part of the traditional "Saturday march." They held Georgian and European Union flags.

Protests in Georgia have been ongoing for almost two years. Protesters are demonstrating against the "Georgian Dream" policy, demanding the release of those detained during the protests and new elections, InterPressNews reports.

Today marks the 542nd day of daily protests, photographer Mo Se writes on his social media page.

Protesters made a stop at the government building, where the parents of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy have been spending the night for over a month, Publika reports.

Protesters on Rustaveli Avenue regularly support demands for the purchase of modern medications for children with Duchenne syndrome, whose parents have been holding a non-stop, round-the-clock protest outside the government administration building for the second month. According to the organization "Together Fighting Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy," there are approximately 100 children with this diagnosis in Georgia. Three of them have died recently, one of the most recent deaths occurred in early March, Tbilisi_life notes.

Protesters in Georgia have been demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of political prisoners since November 28, 2024. Security forces carried out violent dispersals of the protests, using tear gas and water cannons, and detained protesters. Thousands of people were subjected to administrative prosecution during the protests. "Caucasian Knot" has prepared a report "The Main Thing About the Persecution of Protesters in Georgia".