Demonstrators in Tbilisi urged citizens to fight against injustice
On the 692nd day of continuous pro-European actions, participants of the gathering in the center of Tbilisi called for the protection of freedom of speech and again expressed support for the arrested journalist Vaho Sanaya.
As reported by "Caucasian Knot", on October 19, on the 691st day of protests, participants of the gathering in the center of Tbilisi expressed support for journalist Vaho Sanaya, who was arrested for his posts on social media.
The Tbilisi City Court sentenced journalist Vaho Sanaya of "Formula" to 30 days of administrative arrest for his posts on social media concerning the Chairman of Parliament Shalva Papuashvili and Deputy Vladimir Bozhadze.
Supporters of Georgia's Eurointegration gathered today in front of the Parliament building and near the Tbilisi City Council, demanding the release of all arrested for participating in protests and the repeal of repressive laws.
Activists also demand a return to the Euro-Atlantic political course and free elections. Gatherings at the Parliament have been taking place for the 692nd evening in a row, reports Publika.
As in previous days, the gathered brought flags of Georgia and the European Union to the Parliament building. The demonstrators had posters: “Down with the regime”, “We will not accept injustice”, “Vaho Sanaya, to the end!”, “Silence about injustice is complicity”, “Georgians are disappearing in Georgia, and do you still believe in peace?” and “Freedom of speech!”, according to photos on the page of photographer Giorgi Mosiashvili (Mo Se) on Facebook*.
Another poster in support of Sanaya today read: "Bidzina, you are like Bozhadze.” Thus, its author suggested that the journalist's words about the deputy, which the court deemed offensive, also apply to the founder of the "Georgian Dream.”
The Constitutional Court of Georgia, which will begin to consider the claim of the “Georgian Dream” to ban opposition parties on October 21, agreed to video recording and live broadcasting of the hearings. Former Supreme Court judge Beso Alavidze suggested that the Constitutional Court would satisfy the ruling party's claim, after which the activities of opposition political forces in the country would be banned, notes Pirveli.
Participants in the protests in Georgia since November 28, 2024, have been demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of political prisoners. Law enforcement has 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 "Main points on the persecution of protest participants in Georgia".