Irakli Kobakhidze announced on November 28 that the ruling Georgian Dream party decided to abort the efforts to start the accession negotiations with the EU “until 2028.” He also said the cabinet would refuse all EU budget support. According to him, Georgia will enter the EU in 2030, but on its own terms, “with dignity.” This statement contradicts the EU accession procedure.
The statement comes as the Georgian Dream claims victory in the October 26 elections despite concerns about massive vote-rigging. The President and opposition reject the results and consider the Parliament illegitimate, while the President’s appeal to the Constitutional Court remains, so far, unanswered. The European Parliament passed a resolution the same day, which gave credence to these claims and called for sanctions against GD leaders and a re-run of the parliamentary elections.
The dramatic decision effectively alters Georgia’s foreign policy, as enshrined in the Constitution. Speaking alongside the opposition, the President pledged resistance while citizens gathered to protest.
Monday, December 2
14:10 – Parents Protest near Georgian Government Administration
Parents with their children under the age of 18 are protesting in front of the Georgian government administration, condemning the current political developments and the use of force by the riot police. Ana Natsvlishvili, a member of Strong Georgia, also joined the protests, not as a politician, but as a “mother”, she claimed.
13:30 – Coalition for Change’ s Zurab Japaridze Released
Zurab Japaridze, one of the leaders of the Coalition for Change, was released after police arrested him on Tamarashvili Avenue and charged him with administrative offences, regarding attempt of artificially blocking the road.
12:30 – Health Minister: 37 Injured Over Past 24 Hours
According to Health Minister Mikheil Sarjveladze, 37 people, including 24 activists and 12 police officers, have been hospitalized over the past 24 hours. Sarjveladze highlighted the severity of the injuries sustained by both the activists and the police officers, with a particular focus on the serious injuries suffered by the police officers, who were hurt by pyrotechnics.
11:47 – President: Arrested Protesters Are Beaten
President Salome Zurabishvili shared on X that “majority of the arrested protesters have injuries to their heads and faces , broken face bones, eye sockets, open wounds. Have been subjected to systematic beatings between arrest and transport to already overcrowded detention facilities. As reported by lawyers.”
11:02 – Schools, Universities go on Strike in Protest
Teachers, students and graduates of schools in various cities of Georgia went on strike today. In Tbilisi, students of the Komarovi school blocked the road. School protests are taking place in Georgian regions, including Samegrelo, Gori, Kutaisi, Batumi, etc. In addition to schools, university students have also gone on strike both in the capital and in the regions of Georgia.
11:00 – MIA: a Total 224 arrested, Police Officers Injured
According to the Ministry of Interior (MIA), a total of 224 people were arrested during the ongoing protests. The arrests were made under administrative charges of petty hooliganism (Article 166) and disobeying lawful police orders (Article 172). A total of 113 MIA staff were injured during the protests.
08:50 – Coalition for Change’ s Zurab Japaridze Arrested
One of the leaders of Coalition for Change Zurab Japaridze has reportedly just been arrested by police near Vake park in Tbilisi.
08:06 – GYLA: Instead of Maintaining Law and Order, MIA Commits Crimes
On December 2, the Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (GYLA) issued a statement, stressing that the police is using practices such as besieging demonstrators while dispersing them and obstructing the work of journalists, which violate human rights and show that instead of maintaining law and order, the MIA is committing crimes.
06:30 – Police Violently Disperse the Demonstrators
At around 6.30am, police units actively moved to disperse the demonstrators, overcoming barricades on Rustaveli Avenue. They surrounded demonstrators, leaving only one street for them to leave Rustaveli Avenue. Some of the demonstrators moved through this street to Chavchavadze ave. The police then chased the rest of the demonstrators and followed them to Rustaveli metro station, where some of them were arrested by force. Some of the demonstrators fled to Chavchavadze Avenue in Vake district, another epicenter of the protests in recent days. At around 7.30am, they closed Chavchavadze Avenue to traffic and are continuing the protest.
01:45 – Riot Police Start Dispersing Protesters
Riot police advance on the protesters and try to disperse them, using water cannon and heavily using tear gas canisters. The protesters retreat and begin to set up barricades.
01:15- Former PM Kvirikashvili Addresses Recent Developments
Former Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili issued a statement saying that the authorities are either “misunderstanding” or “ignoring” the protester’s message, adding that “by using force against the youth, the government is taking on a heavy responsibility for the future course of events.”
00:10 – Medics: Georgia’s Place is in the European Union
Representatives of medical profession issued a statement (manifesto) saying that “current rulers of the country do not uphold the law, trample on human rights, commit violence against their own citizens and undermine Georgia’s European future.” The statement says: “We, doctors, stand together with the Georgian people in the struggle for the survival of our freedom and our state. Georgia’s future lies in a democratic international community. Georgia’s place is in the European Union.” They say it’s their duty to save human life, health and dignity, which they can do best “in a free and democratic society.”
00:05 – Deputy Interior Ministry Urges Removal of Minors from Protest, Warns of Legal Action
As another large protest continues, with children under the age of 18 seen taking part, Deputy Interior Minister Aleksandre Darakhvelidze urged citizens to stop “illegal activities” and called on “parents and legal representatives of minors to act in the best interests of the child and remove minors from violent environment.” Darakhvelidze accused peaceful demonstrators of carrying out violent attacks on parliament and warned that any illegal activity would be met with an appropriate legal response from the police.
Sunday, December 1
23:40 – Senator Risch Urges Georgia to Halt Violence and Reverse EU-Turn Decision
James E. Risch, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, addressed recent developments in Georgia regarding the Georgian Dream (GD) government’s EU-turn and called on the government to stop the violence against protesters. His comments follow: “The Georgian government’s decision to cancel EU negotiations goes against the wishes of 80% of Georgians and their constitution. It shows the true colors of the current government. Authorities should cease violence against protesters and reverse this decision.”
23:00 – Unity-UNM’s Khabeishvili Targeted by Special Forces
According to Levan Khabeishvili of Unity-UNM, opposition party, special forces attacked him when 15 masked men rushed out of Chichinadze Street and attempted to detain him. However, with the public intervention, the special forces were unable to arrest him. Khabeishvili stated that the special forces were deliberately searching for him, adding that a journalist reported hearing this information while livestreaming. During the April 30 rally against the Foreign Agents Law, Levan Khabeishvili was severely beaten by police.
22:50 – Lithuanian FM: Baltic States to Sanction Georgia Protest Suppressors
Gabrielius Landsbergis, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, wrote on X that “The three Baltic States jointly agreed to impose national sanctions against those who suppressed legitimate protests in Georgia. Opponents of democracy and violators of human rights are not welcome in our countries.”
22:40 – Police Issues Warnings on Chichinadze Street
After at least 15 minutes of water cannon use, police began issuing warnings to the rally. Undeterred, the protesters continued their demonstrations, with some attempting to block the water cannon vehicle at the Chichinadze Street entrance, standing their ground despite the escalating confrontation.
22:25 – Riot Police Use Water Cannons on Chichinadze Street
The situation is becoming tense around the parliament. Riot police used water cannons against protesters on Chichinadze Street, moving towards Rustaveli Avenue. Demonstrators shoot fireworks again.
21:35 – Police Use Water Cannons to Disperse Protesters
Special forces and riot police deployed water cannons from inside the parliament premises to disperse the large crowd of protesters gathered around the building, including those who remained steadfast in front of the parliament. In response, the protesters formed a human wall, standing firm with Georgian flags as a symbol of resistance. Despite the use of force, many protesters remain on Rustaveli Avenue.
20:40 – GYLA Calls for Termination of Cases Against Detainees, Highlights Abuse and Rights Violations
Georgia’s Association of Young Lawyers (GYLA) has addressed the recent detentions by the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), demanding the termination of cases against the alleged detainees and the assurance that their rights are fully protected by lawyers. In a Facebook statement, GYLA highlighted claims from detainees of psychological and physical abuse, the confiscation of personal belongings, including mobile phones, and the courts’ disregard for health injuries sustained by detainees.
20:51- Lithuanian President Reaffirms Support for the EU Aspirations of the Georgian People
Gitanas Nauseda, President of the Republic Lithuania, reaffirms support for the European aspirations of Georgian citizens and condemns the use of force against activists. His comments follow: “In my phone call with President Zurabichvili expressed deep concern about recent georgian government decisions to suspend Georgia’s EU membership aspirations. Lithuania strongly supports Georgia’s European integration and democratic values. Any use of force against Georgian citizens is unacceptable. We stand with the people of Georgia on their European path!”
20: 15 – MIA: One Arrested for Damaging Surveillance Camera
MIA said it arrested one person for damaging an object, which carries a penalty of up to six years in prison. The man, born in 1997, “who is a member of a political party”, MIA said, allegedly set fire to the electric wires and power supply unit of the surveillance camera at the parliament building during a rally on Rustaveli Avenue on 29 November this year, “thereby damaging the said device and rendering it inoperable”. The case is being investigated under Article 187, Part 2 of the Criminal Code.
19: 50 – Demonstrators Gathered Near Public Broadcaster Close Kostava Street for Traffic
The demonstrators blocked traffic on Kostava Street in front of the public broadcaster’s building, which leads to the city’s main transport hub. They had set a deadline of 19:30 for the station’s management to meet with them. They accuse the station of spreading false narratives, serving the ruling party and not allowing dissenting opinions to be heard. The protesters, many of whom are journalists, film directors and public figures, are demanding to be allowed on the air.
18:00 – Three Protest Rallies Planned for December 1 in Tbilisi
Three protest rallies are planned for December 1:
18:00 by Public Broadcaster
19:00 by Parliament
19:00 by Bidzina Ivanishvili Residence
Meanwhile protest rallies are taking place in other Georgian cities including Kutaisi, Batumi, Zugdidi, Khashuri, Gori, Ozurgeti, Ateni.
17:00 – Ambassador to U.S. Resigns
Davit Zalkaliani, Georgian ambassador to the United States, has resigned after Georgian Dream’s foreign policy U-turn, Irakli Kobakhidze confirmed on December 1 following media reports.
14:00 – Protesters Continue to Block Vake Intersection
Volunteers provide food as a group of protesters remain in Tbilisi’s Vake district, near the campus of Tbilisi State University on Chavchavadze Avenue, blocking a major intersection following police dispersal in the early morning hours. Other activists arrive to join them.
07:45 – Protesters Pushed out From Rustaveli Ave, Close Chavchavadze Ave to Traffic, Continue Protest
Rustaveli Avenue has been cleared of protesters by police. Part of the protesters retreated to Chavchavadze Avenue, closing it to traffic. They call on people not to go work, but instead come to join them.
06:00 – Protesters Remain on Rustaveli Avenue
Large number of protesters remain on Rustaveli Avenue. Police continue to disperse those at the front with tear gas, while the majority stay behind. ‘Until the end,’ the protesters chant.
03:00 – Protesters Pushed Towards the Republic Square
After extensive use of tear gas by the MIA, the demonstrators are pushed from the Parliament area towards the Opera and on towards Republic Square. Police chases and arrests the protesters. However, they do not leave. The number of arrested and injured is not known at this moment. Protesters stopped the fire truck carrying water for the water cannons at the Parliament and let the water out.
02:00 – Police Use Tear Gas, Water Cannons to Disperse Protesters
Police have used water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters around the parliament, including large crowds who remained in front of the parliament building. Protesters, however, remain on Rustaveli Avenue.
00:50 – Police Uses Water Cannons, Issues Warnings
The situation is becoming tense around the parliament. Riot police used water cannons against protesters and are now issuing dispersal warnings. Demonstrators shoot fireworks again.
Saturday, November 30
23:50 – Things Heating Up at Parliament Rally
Things are getting tense on Rustaveli Avenue, which remains crowded on the third day of protests after Georgian Dream’s foreign policy U-turn. Some demonstrators were seen smashing windows of the parliament and targeting the parliament building with pyrotechnics. The effigy of Bidzina Ivanishvili, founder and honorary chairman of Georgian Dream, was set on fire in front of the building. Fire was also seen inside the parliament building.
Protesters again erected barricades on Rustaveli Avenue. No big police response yet.
23:00 – Ambassador to Lithuania Resigns
Following the string of Ambassadors’ resignations, the Ambassador of Georgia to Lithuania, Salome Shapakidze also quit her post today over the GD’s declared foreign policy U-turn. More.
23:00 – U.S. Suspends Strategic Partnership with Georgia
Mathew Miller, the U.S. State Department Spokesperson, stated on November 30 that the U.S. suspended the Strategic Partnership with Georgia. The decision follows the ruling GD’s unilateral halt of EU accession negotiations. More.
22:00 – MIA Warns With “Lawful Response” Amid Ongoing Parliament Rally
The Georgian Interior Ministry has warned of a “lawful response”, claiming that the actions of the part of demonstrators “turned violent” shortly after the start of the current rally near the parliament on Tbilisi’s Rustaveli Avenue. The MIA said in its statement that rally participants damaged fences and broke glass on “up to ten” windows on the facade of the parliament building. According to the statement, the rally participants “mobilized” pyrotechnics, stones, and various heavy objects, “which they are likely to again use against the law enforcers”. The statement comes as crowds gather on Rustaveli Avenue for the third consecutive day to protest Georgian Dream’s foreign policy U-turn and police brutality during the past two nights of protests.
20:30 – Public Broadcaster Goes On Air with Protesters
Public Broadcaster began a live broadcast with journalists who arrived at the building today to protest against its biased coverage and editorial policy. The live is hosted by Tinatin Berdzenishvili, the station’s director. The guests are protesting that the station does not report events fairly, but in favour of the government’s interests, and does not allow opposition figures on the air.
20:20 – Brussels Correspondent for Pro-Government Rustavi 2 Channel Quits
Tamar Nutsubidze, Brussels correspondent for Rustavi 2, a local TV channel that has recently come under influence of the ruling party, has quit following GD’s EU turn and the subsequent protests. “We have never been so far from Europe as we are now. Ten years ago I came to Brussels to cover the European integration of my country. That is why I feel responsible to you, the viewers, and I am leaving Rustavi 2,” she wrote on social media.
19:15 – Georgia’s Acting Ambassador to Italy Resigns
Georgia’s acting ambassador to Italy, Irakli Vekua, has reportedly resigned from his post, apparently in protest at the GD’s foreign policy U-turn.
19:00 – Protests Ongoing in Various Georgian Cities
Protests are ongoing in Georgian cities of Akhaltsikhe, Kutaisi, Khashuri, Gori, Aspindza and others. People took to streets following GD’s foreign policy U-turn as announced on November 28.
18:00 – Journalists Demand Access to Public Broadcasting
The journalists have camped in front of the Georgian Public Broadcaster (GBP) building, demanding the channel to broadcast a full range of opinions and stop spreading the ruling party propaganda. They demand live access, discussing with the General Director and Board Chair of the GBP. GBP is broadcasting this ongoing heated exchange live. Almost simultaneously, GBP published a statement at 14:25, condemning “violence and disproportional use of force” as well as violence against journalists, calling on the authorities to “promptly and effectively investigate these acts and ensure a safe working environment for journalists.” The statement reads that GPB is “a European idea and institution and will always continue to fulfill its duties towards the society.”
17: 55 – OSCE/IDIHR “Deeply Concerned” Over Action of Law Enforcement and “Serious Breach of Right to Freedom on Peaceful Assembly”
OSCE/ODIHR issued statement expressing its “deep concern” over the action of law enforcement and over “serious breach of the right to freedom of peaceful assembly” after police used water cannons, pepper spray, and batons to disperse protests in Tbilisi.
17:38 – Court sentences two detained protesters to administrative detention
Judge Koba Chagunava sentenced two citizens, Giorgi Tsakatze and Zurab Tsiklauri, to five and four days of administrative sentence today. They were detained on the night of November 28-29. A total of 150 people were detained on that night and are being accused of disobeying police and minor hooliganism. The Special Investigation Service is investigating the excessive use of police force during that demonstration.
17:00 – Ambassador of Georgia to the Netherlands Resigns
The Georgian Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, David Solominia, has resigned from his post. In his letter of resignation, he wrote that that he had carried out his professional duties in good faith, while believing that he could influence the processes in any war, and as of today he doesn’t believe that anymore.
14:10 – Romanian MFA Expresses Solidarity with Georgian People, Diplomats
The Romanian Foreign Ministry expressed its solidarity with the Georgian people and diplomats. “As an EU member, Romania stands in full solidarity with the people of Georgia in their legitimate struggle for dignity, freedom and European future. Our solidarity also goes to diplomats that rallied in support of the European path of Georgia,” the Ministry wrote on X.
14:00 – Protest Fallout: Graffiti at Parliament Calling for Revolution and Insulting GD Covered Up
After last night’s protest, the municipal cleaning service was ordered to remove graffiti from the walls of the Georgian Parliament building. The inscriptions, insulting Bidzina Ivanishvili and the ruling Georgian Dream party and calling for revolution, were quickly covered with black spray paint. While the situation remains calm for now, it is expected to be short-lived as citizens plan to gather again this evening.
13:30 – Swedish FM: GD Rejects Georgia’s European Future, We Support People
Swedish Foreign Minister Maria M Stenergard reacts to the ongoing protests in Georgia in a social media post: “Shocking violence against peaceful protesters and journalists in Georgia. Georgian government must respect freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. The EU has opened its door to Georgia; Georgian Dream has chosen to reject Georgia’s European future. Sweden will continue to support the aspirations of the Georgian people.”
12:00 – Lithuanian MFA Diplomats, Employees Express Solidarity with Georgian Colleagues
Diplomats and employees of the Lithuanian Foreign Ministry issued a joint statement expressing solidarity with their Georgian colleagues who distanced themselves from the GD’s decision to halt the country’s EU accession efforts. “We wholeheartedly welcome the courageous move by our Georgian colleagues to make their voice heard,” the statement reads.
“We strongly believe that Georgia is a European State and its future lies within the EU and NATO. The aspirations of Georgian people, with more than 80 percent of them supporting Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic integration, cannot be let down,” the signatories say.
They also call on diplomats and employees of Ministries of Foreign Affairs of other states to join this action of solidarity with their Georgian colleagues.
10:45 – French MFA Concerned by Reports of Repression Against Demonstrators and Journalists
The French Foreign Ministry issued a statement expressing concern at reports of repression against demonstrators and journalists and calling for the right to peaceful protest. “Fundamental freedoms, political pluralism and civil society must be respected,” the statement says. The French Foreign Ministry also said it would “continue to maintain strong ties with the Georgian people and support their European aspirations, which must not be betrayed”.
08:30 – MIA: 107 Arrested
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) issued a statement saying 107 people have been arrested during the protest under administrative charges of petty hooliganism (Article 166) and disobeying lawful police orders (Article 173). The MIA said 10 of its officers were injured during the protests.
06:10 – Police Crack Down on Protesters
At around 6.10am, the police, most of them with their faces covered, as well as unidentifiable “men in black”, began without warning a punitive operation to clear Rustaveli Avenue, with the police pouring down from the adjacent streets of Rustaveli Avenue, effectively encircling the demonstrators and beating them. They then chased the demonstrators to Republic Square, attacking them sporadically as they cleared Rustaveli Avenue for traffic. Footage circulating on television shows the police mercilessly and violently beating the demonstrators, hitting them on the head and face.
05:00 – U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson: We Must Sanction Ivanishvili, his Cronies
U.S. Helsinki Commission Chairman Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02) says the U.S. must sanction GD patron, billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, and his cronies. “We must sanction the illegitimate Russian puppets attacking the Georgian people and denying them their sovereignty, including Bidzina Ivanishvili and his cronies,” Rep. Joe Wilson wrote on social media.
04:10 – More Than 60 People Detained on November 29-30
The local watchdog, the Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (GYLA), said that more than 60 people had been detained so far on November 29 and 30. The watchdog said it receives information about detainees every minute through its hotline. The GYLA says it often takes time to locate the detainees and that every effort is being made to ensure that they are seen by a lawyer as soon as possible. “No one is left without a lawyer,” the organization said, providing its hotline number.
04:00 – Protest Continues
At 4am on November 30, the defiant demonstrators who spent all night protesting are still on Rustaveli Avenue, facing the riot police mobilized there, despite repeated attempts to disperse them with the use of force, pepper spray, gas canisters, water cannon and rubber bullets.
01:20 – President: We are Witnessing Brutal Attacks on Georgian People and Media
Reacting to the continuing brutal attacks by the police on protesters and journalists, President Salome Zurabishvili wrote on her X account: “Once again, we witness brutal and disproportionate attacks on the Georgian people and media, reminiscent of Russian-style repression. These actions will not be forgiven! Those responsible for the use of force should be held responsible.”
00:30 – At Least Four People Arrested in Batumi
At least four persons have reportedly been arrested in Batumi, including one underage, where the rally is taking place near the Constitutional Court building in the central Batumi. The Rustaveli street is closed to traffic.
Friday, November 29
23:59 – President Zurabishvili Shares Video Address
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili shared her video address to the protesting Georgian society, emphasizing the importance of solidarity of public servants towards Georgia’s European future and noting that the resistance movement has started all over Georgia and won’t end. She also called upon the special forces not to raise their hands against the protesters. She said she will stay on as Georgian President, stressing that the illegitimate Parliament cannot elect legitimate President.
23:54 – TV Pirveli Journalist Severly Injured at the Rally
TV Pirveli reports that its journalist Mariam Gaprindashvili was seriously injured during the rally and had to be hospitalized. Video footage shows that during the confrontation between protesters and police, Mariam tried to capture the moment when she was caught in the middle of the physical confrontation and fell to the ground, hitting her head. She was reportedly kicked by the riot police.
23: 33 – MIA Has Used Water Cannons Against Demonstrators
MIA has used several times the water cannons against the protesters. The water is allegedly mixed with chemical irritants. The MIA Special Tasks Department (whose chief is notoriously famous and sanctioned by the U.S. Zviad Kharazishvili) representatives are stand ready to launch reprisals at any moment. The live footage shows them curse into the the sound amplifier at the protesters and threaten them.
20:00 – Rustaveli Avenue Closed for Traffic
The central Rustaveli Ave is blocked to traffic as more and more people arrive to protest the GD announcement to effectively reject EU integration. Security forces are already mobilized on the adjacent Freedom Square which is also closed to traffic.
19:50 – Rallies Continue around Georgia
Locals are gathering in various regions of Georgia. At the moment it is known that there are rallies in Batumi, near Era Square, parallel to the rally in Tbilisi. The demonstrators are condemning the actions of the GD.
19:40 – TSU Social and Political Sciences Professors Condemn GD’s Decision to Suspend EU Integration
The academic and invited professors of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Tbilisi State University respond to recent developments in Georgia, condemning the statement made by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on November 28. They believe this statement violates the Constitution and disregards the will of the Georgian people. The suspension of the EU integration process, they argue, will irreparably harm Georgia’s higher education institutions, joint international programs, and projects, leading to the isolation of Georgia’s academic space from the Western world, which would have devastating consequences for both the educational system and society at large. They also strongly condemn the violent suppression of peaceful civil protests since the evening of November 28. They call on the administration of Tbilisi State University to publicly express its stance on these issues and clarify how the university intends to defend Georgia’s integration with the West.
19:25 – Citizens Gather Near Rustaveli Avenue for Another Protest
Widespread protests against the GD’s decision to abort EU accession continue into the second day as citizens gather near the Parliament building on Rustaveli Avenue, which has already been blocked. Police are heavily mobilized on the scene.
19:10 – Newton Free School Temporarily Shuts Down
Newton Free School, a private school in Georgia, will temporarily close on 2 December. “Our primary value is the freedom and future of our students, which is why we are joining all the right protest initiatives,” is noted in a Facebook post.
19:05 – Two Georgian Universities Respond to GD’s Decision to Halt EU Accession
The administrations of the Free University and the Agrarian University, two private universities in Georgia, comment on the recent decision by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to suspend the EU accession process until 2028, stressing that the suspension of EU integration will significantly damage the country’s future. “Georgia’s aspiration to Western civilization and values is based on the will of the people and is guaranteed by the Constitution of Georgia,” the management of the two universities said.
19:00 – Journalists March in Protest and Solidarity with Injured Colleagues
Local journalists marched from Republic Square to Parliament in protest and solidarity with their colleagues injured during last night’s dispersal. At least 20 cases of police brutality against journalists while carrying out their professional duties were reported during the early November 29 protest near Parliament.
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18:50 – Helsinki Commission: Georgians Refuse to Become Russian Colony
The U.S. Helsinki Commission reacted in a social media post to the ongoing events in Georgia, saying, “The Georgian people have taken to the streets to peacefully protest for their sovereignty, democracy, and European future, only to be met with violence and repression. They refuse to become a Russian colony. Stand with the Georgian people!”
18:35 – Deputy Interior Ministry Calls on Citizens to Protest Peacefully
As another large protest begins, Deputy Interior Minister Aleksandre Darakhvelidze held a briefing urging citizens to “refrain from carrying any object or substance that poses a risk to the peaceful nature of the assembly” and to “stay within the legal limits of assembly and manifestation.” Darakhvelidze accused peaceful demonstrators of violent attacks on police last night and said, “The employees of the relevant departments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs will also be mobilized today for the planned rally and will protect public order.”
18:30- SSDA’s Joint Statement on GD’s EU-Turn
112 employees of the State Services Development Agency (SSDA)