The rally in support of Saakashvili preceded a gathering on Rustaveli Avenue.
On the 673rd day of continuous pro-European actions in Tbilisi, a rally was held to mark the five-year anniversary of the detention of Mikheil Saakashvili. Participants demanded the release of the founder of the UNM and arrested party supporters.
As reported by "Caucasian Knot", on September 30, the 672nd day of continuous actions, residents of Tbilisi gathered at the parliament demanding a change in political course, and relatives of those convicted for participating in protest actions demanded that the "Public Broadcaster" provide them with airtime.
Today, residents of Tbilisi gathered in front of the parliament and city council buildings for the 673rd evening in a row, demanding the release of political prisoners, the repeal of repressive laws, a return to the Euro-Atlantic course, and free elections, reports Publika.
Meetings of supporters of Eurointegration took place under heavy rain, with people hiding from the rain under umbrellas near the parliament walls, according to a photo by Giorgi Mumladze. Photos from Netgazeti show several protest posters, including one that reads “Bloody 14 years” – referring to the period of rule of the “Georgian Dream”.
In Batumi, the action on the 673rd day of protests also took place under the rain, according to a publication by Batumelebi.
Earlier in the day, the "United National Movement" (UNM) held a rally in Rike Park demanding the release of the third president of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili. The action was timed to the five-year anniversary of his arrest.
Participants of the rally held signs: “Freedom for Mikheil Saakashvili”, “Freedom for Murtaza Zodelava”, “Freedom for David Kupradze”, and “Freedom for Paata Burchuladze”.
Since November 28, 2024, participants in protests in Georgia have been demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of political prisoners. Security forces have conducted harsh dispersals of protests, using tear gas and water cannons, and have detained protesters. During the protests, thousands of people have faced administrative prosecution. A report has been prepared by the "Caucasian Knot" titled "Main points on the persecution of protest participants in Georgia".