Georgian police reported the arrest of 60 protesters.

Over the course of three days, 60 protesters were detained by security forces and charged with blocking an avenue in Tbilisi and obstructing traffic.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," on October 25, the 332nd day of daily protests, protesters again blocked traffic near the parliament building on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi. At least six people were arrested for "artificially blocking the road," and several more were fined.

Over the past three days, 60 protesters have been detained on charges of violating rules for holding public gatherings, the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs announced today.

"Despite the fact that patrol police officers repeatedly called on protesters to refrain from committing illegal actions, as their numbers do not legally entitle them to block the road, the demonstrators disobeyed the law enforcement officers' calls, once again blocked the road, and impeded traffic. We once again call on protesters to refrain from committing illegal actions," InterPressNews quotes the ministry's statement.

As a reminder, in mid-October, the Georgian Parliament expeditiously reviewed and adopted in three readings amendments that toughened penalties for violations during protests. The Georgian Dream initiative's authors explained that the law is aimed at those who regularly block Rustaveli Avenue.

Now, appearing at a rally wearing a mask or blocking the road is punishable by administrative arrest for up to 15 days. Refusal to end a rally when ordered by police carries a prison sentence of up to 60 days. The Criminal Code now provides for up to one year in prison for repeated violations of protest rules and up to two years for subsequent violations.

Protesters in Georgia have been demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of political prisoners since November 28, 2024. Security forces violently dispersed the protests, using tear gas and water cannons, and detained protesters. Over the course of the protests, more than a thousand people were subjected to administrative prosecution. The "Caucasian Knot" has prepared a report "The Main Thing About the Persecution of Protest Participants in Georgia".