Georgia: Activists demonstrating outside Parliament in Tbilisi late March 2

Event

Activists are demonstrating in Tbilisi late March 2 to denounce the proposed foreign agent bill. Reports indicate that several hundred activists and non-government organization representatives (NGOs) gathered outside Parliament during an approval hearing for two proposed foreign agent bills, prompting skirmishes between protesters and Parliament Police.

Additional police will almost certainly deploy to monitor the protests. Large numbers of people and associated security measures, including possible road closures and movement restrictions, will likely prompt localized transport disruptions. Additional isolated clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid all protests 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 areas.