07 Nov 2020 | 01:12 PM UTC
Georgia: Anti-government protest planned in Kutaisi on November 9
Opposition group calls for anti-government protest in Kutaisi on November 9; heightened security presence and transportation disruptions expected
Event
The Alliance of Patriots opposition party has called for a protest in Kutaisi on Monday, November 9, to protest the alleged rigging of the parliamentary election that was held on October 31. Participants are expected to gather at Davit Agmashenebeli at 17:00 (local time).
A heightened security presence and associated transportation disruptions are likely near the protest site.
Advice
Those in Kutaisi are advised to monitor developments, avoid all protest and demonstration locations as a precaution and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.