Demonstrators outside the Parliament of Georgia demanded the release of political prisoners.

Participants of the meeting on Rustaveli Avenue on the 579th day of continuous protests demanded the release of Nana Sander and other political prisoners.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot", on June 28, the 578th day of protests, demonstrators on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi demanded a return to Georgia's pro-European course. Earlier that same day, activists gathered at the Gldani prison, demanding the release of Nana Sander, who was convicted in the case of the attempted storming of the presidential residence.

Supporters of Georgia's Eurointegration gathered today on the pedestrian part of Rustaveli Avenue in front of the Parliament building for the 579th evening in a row. The demonstrators brought national flags, as well as flags of the European Union, the USA, and Ukraine, lining up with them at the edge of the sidewalk near the roadway, according to a video posted on social media by Tamar Bartaia.

Activists held placards reading “Freedom for Nana Sander,” “Freedom for political prisoners,” “The end of the fairy tale will be good,” “Beware of the boomerang, occupiers,” and “Do not give in,” according to photos published by photographer Georgy Mosiashvili (Mo Se) and Georgian media on Facebook*.

One of the placards published by Netgazeti read “The Party of Athletes tore their suits.” It refers to a fight between deputies that occurred at the last session of the spring session of the Parliament of Georgia on June 26, during Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's report. The scuffle, which led to the session being interrupted, was initiated by deputies of the ruling party, which includes many professional athletes.

“Initially, the scuffle occurred between deputy of the party 'For Georgia' Giga Parulava and deputy of 'Georgian Dream' Irakli Kheladze. Other deputies of the ruling party joined the scuffle: three-time Olympic champion in weightlifting Lasha Talakhadze, former freestyle wrestler, Olympic champion, and three-time world champion Geno Petriashvili, as well as the chairman of the parliamentary committee on legal affairs Archil Gorduladze,” writes “Sputnik Georgia.”

Protesters in Georgia have been demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of political prisoners since November 28, 2024. Law enforcement has conducted harsh dispersals of protests, using tear gas and water cannons, and detaining protesters. During the protests, thousands of people have faced administrative prosecution. “Caucasian Knot” has prepared a report on “The Main Points on the Persecution of Protest Participants in Georgia.”