Rustaveli Avenue blocked, citizens start to gather in front of legislature

Rustaveli Avenue has been blocked as preparations are underway for a rally to be held at 19:00.

Citizens have started to arrive, holding flags of Georgia and the EU. Politicians are already in front of the legislature.

The situation at this time is calm. Police are mobilized in the surrounding area.

From 19:00, citizens, politicians, third sector representatives will once again protest against the so-called agents draft laws.

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