21:55, 5 August 2025

Activists in Tbilisi hold march in support of female political prisoners

The opposition held a march in Tbilisi demanding the release of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli and activist Nino Datashvili before the traditional rally on Rustaveli Avenue near the parliament.

As "Kavkazsky Uzel" wrote, on August 3, protesters near the Georgian parliament demanded the release of political prisoners, in particular Mzia Amaglobeli and Nino Datashvili, and the resumption of the course towards European integration. Georgian activist Nino Datashvili, arrested in connection with the case of an attack on bailiffs, was sent for a psychiatric examination; her defense considers this decision illegal. On August 4, activists in Tbilisi held a march in support of Datashvili.

Since November 28, 2024, protesters in Tbilisi have been holding daily rallies outside the Georgian Parliament and blocking traffic along Rustaveli Avenue, demanding the release of all arrested supporters of European integration and the appointment of new parliamentary elections.

Supporters of Georgia's European integration blocked Rustaveli Avenue again today, gathering outside the Georgian Parliament on the 251st day of continuous protests. Protesters have consistently demanded that the parliamentary elections be rescheduled and that all those arrested for participating in pro-European demonstrations be released, Publika reports.

Before the traditional gathering on Rustaveli Avenue, activists held a march of solidarity with female political prisoners, activist Nino Datashvili and journalist Mzia Amaglobeli. The march participants gathered near the Philharmonic building, walked around Freedom Square and ended the rally near the parliament. The rally was held under the slogan “Don’t you dare!” The Soviet regime cannot be brought back!”, NEWS.On.ge notes.

The organizers of the rally noted that the repressive actions of the authorities “have crossed all boundaries.” "We are surrounded by evil. Nino and Mzia are facing endless troubles. We must protect our women, we must protect our comrades," the march organizers said in a statement.

"Kavkazsky Uzel" wrote that the Batumi City Court would announce the verdict on August 6 for the founder of the Batumelebi and Netgazeti publications, Mzia Amaglobeli. On August 5, she made her final statement in court, refusing to ask for leniency.

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Translated automatically via Google translate from https://www.kavkaz-uzel.eu/articles/413594