Georgia: Demonstration in Tbilisi on September 10

Event

Civil society groups have called for a demonstration to take place in Tbilisi on Monday, September 10. According to local sources, the demonstration is being organized to protest an alleged cover-up by Georgian authorities in the murder of two teenagers in December 2017. Demonstrators are expected to rally at 18:00 (local time) on Shota Rustaveli avenue. A heightened security presence and associated transportation disruptions are anticipated in the vicinity of the demonstration. 

Advice

Individuals in Tbilisi are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.