On March 31, coinciding with Georgia's Independence Restoration Day, opposition groups and civil society staged a significant protest rally outside the Georgian Parliament. In Tbilisi, thousands rallied against the government's recent policies, specifically criticizing Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's decision to pause the EU integration process and calling for new elections. The protests also focused on the demand for the release of prisoners arrested during recent escalated demonstrations. Opposition leaders drew comparisons to Russian authoritarianism, seeking the support of Western allies in their fight for democratic governance, amidst allegations of the ruling Georgian Dream party's suppression of freedoms.
Opposition groups and civil society organisations gathered in Tbilisi on March 31, protesting the government’s policies and demanding new elections, aligning the rally with Independence Restoration Day.
Protesters are calling for the release of prisoners arrested during the escalation of demonstrations in late 2024, highlighting ongoing tensions between the government and civil society.
The opposition leaders assert that the ruling Georgian Dream party suppresses democratic freedoms, likening its actions to the authoritarianism seen in Russia.
They appealed to Western allies, emphasizing the need for support in Georgia's ongoing struggle for democracy amidst rising governmental oppression.
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