Georgia: Anti-government demonstrators to gather in Tbilisi November 9 /update 2

Event

Anti-government demonstrators intend to gather in the capital Tbilisi on Monday evening, November 9, to further reject the results of the parliamentary elections held on October 31 and to call for new polls. Reports indicate that demonstrators are set to convene at 18:00 (local time) on Rustaveli Avenue outside of Parliament, and are likely to subsequently proceed to the Central Election Commission (CEC) building, as was the case during a related unruly gathering on November 8, where police fired water cannon and tear gas at protesters.

A heightened security presence and localized disruptions are likely in the vicinity of protest sites.  

Advice

Those in Georgia are advised to monitor developments, avoid any protest and demonstration locations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.