Water cannons and special equipment mobilized on Freedom Square

Water cannons and special equipment have been mobilized on Freedom Square. In particular, 3 water cannons have been deployed on the territory. Fire and rescue vehicles are also on site.

So far, there has been no mobilization of law enforcement officers on the streets directly adjacent to the Parliament.

President Salome Zurabishvili will deliver a speech at the rally in a few minutes.

The protest rally near the Parliament has been going on for the 25th day. Protesters have blocked Rustaveli Avenue. The protesters are demanding the release of citizens detained during the protests and the appointment of new elections. The large-scale protests were triggered by the decision of the Georgian Dream on November 28, according to which Georgia will not put the issue of opening negotiations with the European Union on the agenda until the end of 2028.