
Georgian opposition / Photo: Reuters
Georgians mark anniversary with civic action
9 Apr, 03:42 PM
Today is a holiday in
Reuters reports claims of mass arrests of opposition activists overnight. Former speaker of the Georgian Parliament Nino Burjanadze, now leader of the Democratic Movement – United Georgia Party, stated that 60 people were arrested in the town of
Opposition leaders are predicting 150,000 people will come out in downtown
People came to
Opposition leaders gathered their followers at different points throughout the city for the march. Among those leaders are Burjanadze, former Georgian ambassador to the UN Irakly Alasania (
The pro-opposition Maestro television channel broadcast detailed instructions for assembly yesterday, Civil.ge reports. The broadcast also stated that rallies would be held in front of the headquarters of three televisions stations and the presidential residence as well and that demonstrations will continue “with firmness and patience” until Saakashvili resigns.
Besides the organized marchers, a crowd, estimated by Novosti Gruzia at 500 people, assembled in front of the parliament since this morning. A stage has been set up in front of the building, which is decorated with a placard reading “Let Misha Leave” (in Georgian, “Misha” refers to Saakashvili) and “People for Saakashvili’s Resignation” (in English).
Saakashvili, Burjanadze, Gachechiladze and other state officials and opposition leaders stood together in front of the parliament this morning holding candles in observation of today’s holiday, Civil.ge reports. “No matter how our positions and views may differ we have one motherland, we need unity for the sake of this motherland,” Saakashvili told journalists at that time.
Novosti Gruzia reports that a demonstration is being held simultaneously in Adjara, a one-time separatist region that was peacefully reintegrated into
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