Zurab Tsetskhladze: Our 24-hour protest at the Public Broadcaster has concluded; due to the policy of inaction and disregard, this past day and night will remain a black mark on the record of the Public Broadcaster's management

The 24-hour protest held outside the Public Broadcaster by the family members of those detained during protests has ended. Their primary demands—to be granted airtime and a meeting with the management—have not been met.

As stated by Zurab Tsetskhladze—father of Zviad Tsetskhladze, who was detained during the protests—not only were their main demands ignored, but "not a single sentence regarding any of this was mentioned in their news broadcast."

"Our 24-hour protest at the Public Broadcaster has concluded. Due to the policy of inaction and disregard, this past day and night will remain a black mark on the record of the Georgian Public Broadcaster's management.

We demanded airtime on the Public Broadcaster, a meeting with the management, and a response from the Board of Trustees. Regrettably, the fact remains that there has been no reaction to our demands over the past 24 hours; moreover, not a single sentence regarding this matter was uttered in their news broadcasts. The conclusion of this 24-hour protest does not mark the end of our struggle; however, the ball is now in the public's court.

We appeal to everyone who cares about justice, their own rights, and the country's future. If our voice is not heard where the Public Broadcaster’s airwaves ought to be open, then we must make that voice heard together. We, the family members, will continue the fight for our children and loved ones to the very end, but public support is crucial in this struggle. We thank everyone who stood by us, visited us, offered encouragement, or helped spread our message over the past 24 hours. Our struggle continues, and now it is up to the public,” stated Zurab Tsetskhladze.