Protesters in Tbilisi called on US senators to pass the MEGOBARI Act.
Activists in Tbilisi dedicated the 356th day of continuous protests to American-Georgian friendship, unfurling US flags in support of the MEGOBARI Act at an evening march.
As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," on November 17, the 355th day of continuous protests, supporters of Georgia's European integration performed the Georgian national anthem at the Ilia Chavchavadze House Museum and placed Georgian and EU flags on the Saarbrücken Bridge.
Security forces have prevented pro-European protesters from blocking traffic on Rustaveli Avenue since November 6, by forming a human wall of police officers along the roadway near the Georgian Parliament. Until November 6, 2025, demonstrators blocked traffic on Rustaveli Avenue for 343 consecutive days. Since security forces have prevented protesters from entering the roadway, activists have been holding daily marches.
Supporters of Georgia's European integration, who gathered this evening near the parliament building, marched to the government administration along a new route.
Before the start of the rally, activists noted that this march was dedicated to the friendship between Georgia and the United States, which is why the demonstrators brought American flags. They also unfurled a banner reading, "Bipartisan support for Georgia - to strengthen democracy!" Interpressnews reports.
During the march, the activists were accompanied by police officers, who ensured that the marchers did not block roads. Outside the government administration building, they unfurled Georgian and American flags in support of the MEGOBARI Act.
"A protest march is taking place today on the streets of Tbilisi's Sololaki district. Police are escorting the protesters, but are not yet blocking the streets, as has been the case for several days in a row," Tbilisi_life reports.
The MEGOBARI Act, which US Congressmen passed by a majority vote on May 6, stipulates that within 90 days of the law's entry into force, the US President must identify individuals involved in undermining Georgia's sovereignty, committing violence against citizens, blocking the country's Euro-Atlantic integration, and engaging in large-scale corruption. To enter into force, the document must be approved by the Senate and signed by the US President.
Participants in daily protests in Georgia since November 28, 2024, have been demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of political prisoners. On November 14, the 352nd day of continuous protests, security forces blocked Tabukashvili Street, preventing supporters of European integration from continuing their march to the parliament building.
Translated automatically via Google translate from https://www.kavkaz-uzel.eu/articles/417310