Supporters of Eurointegration expressed their protest against the "Georgian Dream".
On the 681st day of continuous protests, demonstrators outside the Parliament building in Georgia protested against police abuses, the sale of land to foreigners, and a pro-Russian political course.
As reported by "Caucasian Knot", on October 8, the 680th day of protests, residents of Tbilisi demanded the release of political prisoners and an investigation into cases of police violence against detainees.
Activist Sergey Kancheli, who had previously participated in protest actions, stated that he was forced to leave the country after being kidnapped by security forces and threatened. According to the activist, on September 27, security forces stopped him during a run and took him to the Kukia cemetery in Tbilisi, where they beat him for about an hour and threatened him. Kancheli reported that the security forces held a gun to his head and chest, cut his face with a knife, and attempted sexual violence. The Prosecutor's Office of Georgia reported on October 8 about the investigation based on Kancheli's statement.
Opponents of the "Georgian Dream" gathered near the Parliament building and the Tbilisi City Council, demanding the release of all arrested for participating in protests and the repeal of repressive laws. The action on Rustaveli Avenue is taking place for the 681st evening in a row, reports Netgazeti.
Among the unchanging demands of the demonstrators are the return of the country to a Euro-Atlantic course and free elections, notes Publika.
The protesters brought national flags and flags of the European Union, as well as Ukraine, to Rustaveli Avenue. They held placards reading "Police, we see you and remember you", "Glory to Georgia, glory to Ukraine", "Georgian land belongs to the people", "The homeland is not for sale", and "Russia is the enemy". One of the placards referred to the country's political leadership as a "malicious gang", according to photos published by photographer Giorgi Mosiashvili (Mo Se) on Facebook*.
According to the photo by Giorgi Mumladze, at least 150 activists gathered under the walls of the Parliament.
Georgian car owners held a protest rally in front of the government administration building during the day. They demanded the repeal of a decree limiting noise levels from vehicles at night and the cancellation of already imposed fines, as well as the return of paid amounts and the cessation of vehicle confiscation practices. The participants of the action sent a joint statement with demands to Prime Minister of the "Georgian Dream" Irakli Kobakhidze.
Participants in the protests in Georgia have been demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of political prisoners since November 28, 2024. Security forces conducted harsh dispersals of protests, using tear gas and water cannons, and detained protesters. During the protests, thousands of people have faced administrative prosecution. "Caucasian Knot" has prepared a report on "Main points on the persecution of protest participants in Georgia".