Ministry of Internal Affairs issues statement regarding rally announced for today by National Movement
The Ministry of Internal Affairs addresses the rally announced for today by the United National Movement and calls upon participants not to obstruct the preparatory work for the "Tbilisoba 2026" events or enter areas where relevant services are carrying out operations. Furthermore, the Ministry's statement emphasizes the importance of citizens avoiding the area surrounding the "Rike Tubes" (Rike Concert Hall), where dismantling work is currently underway.
According to the statement, the police will ensure public order and citizen safety at the site and will respond appropriately within the scope of their legal authority.
"According to reports circulating in various media outlets, participants in the rally announced by the United National Movement - despite prior explanations and instructions provided to the organizers - still plan to hold the gathering in the area surrounding the 'Rike Tubes." In light of the above, the Ministry of Internal Affairs deems it appropriate to once again inform the public about the situation on the ground and the relevant security measures.
As the organizers of the rally have already been repeatedly informed, relevant Tbilisi municipal services have commenced preparatory work for the "Tbilisoba 2026" events in the area surrounding Europe Square and Rike Park.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs calls upon the organizers and participants of the gathering not to interfere with the preparatory work for "Tbilisoba 2026" and to refrain from entering areas where the relevant services are carrying out operations.
Furthermore, it is particularly important that citizens do not approach the area surrounding the "Rike Tubes", where dismantling work is currently underway. Due to the nature of the ongoing work, the entry and movement of citizens in the area entail heightened safety risks and can endanger their lives and health.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs once again calls upon the organizers and participants of the rally to adhere to the legal standards governing assemblies and demonstrations, take the situation on the ground into account, observe safety rules, refrain from obstructing the ongoing work, and comply with lawful police orders.
Police are on-site to ensure public order and the safety of citizens and will take appropriate action within the scope of their legal authority," reads the statement.
