Protesters in Tbilisi marked the 700th day of continuous actions
Protesters gathered in the center of Tbilisi marked the 700th day of continuous actions with a musical performance, striking drums 700 times. The European Court of Human Rights has begun reviewing the case regarding the pre-trial detention and forced psychiatric examination of activist Nino Datashvili.
As reported by "Caucasian Knot", on October 27, on the 699th day of continuous protests, participants of the rally at the Georgian parliament defended democratic freedoms.
Activists with flags of Georgia and the European Union traditionally gathered this evening near the parliament building on Rustaveli Avenue and at the Tbilisi City Council building, demanding the release of political prisoners and a change in political course. On the 700th day, protesters staged a symbolic performance in front of the parliament building, striking drums 700 times, reports Publika.
Demonstrators held banners: "700th day stubbornly", "Thank you for your struggle", "For 700 days you thought, fools, that we are Russians. We are Georgians", "Parties can only be banned by voters", "700 times go away", "In the end, we will win anyway" and "700 days - an anniversary of unbroken will. Fire of the oligarchy!", according to a series of photographs on the publication's Facebook page.
Georgian emigrants, actively fighting for over a year on the international stage, released a new video collage titled "Resistance Without Borders", reports Pirveli TV.
The goal of the campaign is to unite the positions of Georgian citizens living in different countries around the world and to provide the international community with information about the political processes occurring in the country and the actions of the government.
According to the organizers, through rallies and solidarity actions held abroad, they are trying to draw the attention of partner countries to the domestic political situation in Georgia and the process of European integration.
Today it became known that the European Court of Human Rights has begun reviewing the case regarding the pre-trial detention of activist and social studies teacher Nino Datashvili and forced psychiatric examination.
On June 20, 2025, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia reported the detention of 42-year-old activist and social studies teacher Nino Datashvili, accused in a criminal case of assaulting court bailiffs in the Tbilisi City Court building. Datashvili was placed in custody, and in early August, she was forcibly sent for psychiatric examination by court decision. After this examination, the activist's health condition sharply deteriorated, and since early September, she has been unable to participate in court hearings. At the end of October, Nino Datashvili was released on bail due to health deterioration.
The European Court began reviewing the case based on Article 5, paragraphs 1 and 3 (right to liberty and security) and Article 8 (right to respect for private and family life) of the European Convention on Human Rights. According to human rights defenders, the final decision of the ECHR will be significant for the interpretation of the right to liberty at the national level.
"It is especially important to strengthen legal standards that exclude the use of psychiatric examination without proper medical and legal grounds to exert pressure on the accused, worsen their legal situation, or unjustifiably restrict their rights," the human rights organization stated.
Protesters in Georgia have been demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of political prisoners since November 28, 2024. Security forces have 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".