Mikheil Kavelashvili: The significance of today is immeasurable, because April 9 made Georgia’s path toward independence irreversible! – It is the duty of each and every one of us to protect the freedom that was gained at the cost of blood
Giorgi Gakharia: April 9 is one of the most tragic days in our country’s recent history, and ideally, we should all stand together – yet at a time when unity is needed the most, we are more divided than ever
Shalva Papuashvili: Today is April 9, a day of pain and joy – we know that the people see our truth, our efforts, and our determination to protect, preserve, and strengthen the achievements of previous generations
36 years have passed since the tragedy of April 9
Some citizens spent the night in front of Parliament
The Daily Beat: 8 April
French Embassy: On the eve of national unity aay, France pays tribute to the memory of the Georgian women and men who were killed by the Soviet army on April 9, 1989
UK Minister praises Georgian NGO amid rising democratic concerns
Stephen Doughty: Georgian Dream has shown no indication they will return to their European path, I urge the Georgian authorities to reverse this isolationist behaviour
Joe Wilson: The criminal Putin is making every effort to restore the failed Soviet Union - there was the rigging of the national elections in Georgia