On Sunday evening, a fight broke out between anti-government protesters and the police in front of the Georgian parliament building. Fireworks and water cannons started.
In the center of Tbilisi, the sound of bursting firecrackers, the sound of whistles, drums, the sound of “Georgia!” is heard. Protesters throw fireworks at the parliament and try to blind those who throw water at the demonstrators from the parliament square with lasers.
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“Georgia welcomes the new year,” protestors explain.
On the facade of the building, the words “Understand Russia” and “Gugul Shav” are hung.
The fight in front of the Parliament of Georgia PAP/EPA/DAVID MDZINARISHVILI
“Third revolution” in Georgia
According to the demonstrators themselves, more people are participating in these demonstrations than on Saturday, when the opposition estimated the number of protesters at 200,000. Although people go to work on Monday morning, they do not leave the parliament. Among the crowd are representatives of the opposition parliament, some of whom are carrying roses.
– We need a month to organize new legal elections and elect new politicians. “I come every day after work because I believe in democracy and freedom,” said Misha, a 34-year-old protester and businessman.
Protesters say this is the third revolution: after the revolutions of 1991 and 2003.
Another day of protests in Georgia. Report of Radio Zet reporter Tomash KubatTVN24/Reuters
Georgian Public Channel announced Sunday evening that it is ready to host Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili and give her airtime for an interview. The pro-Western leader will appear on public television on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Main photo source: PAP/EPA/DAVID MDZINARISHVILI
