Georgia: Activists to protest in Tbilisi March 27

Event

Activists plan to protest in Tbilisi March 27 against rising fuel prices. Participants will gather at Republic Square; the start time for the action is not currently confirmed. Attendance could be in the thousands.

Additional police will almost certainly deploy to monitor the action. Large numbers of people and associated security measures, including possible road closures and movement restrictions, will likely prompt localized transport disruptions. The event is likely to pass off peacefully though isolated clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out, particularly if activists attempt to breach any security cordons.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Check for disruptions and allow extra time for travel in the affected area March 27.