Judge Remands Eight Protesters in Custody, Sparking Outcry
The decision to keep the eight individuals arrested during the protest actions in custody was met with noise from the people gathered in the court yard
All eight individuals arrested on charges of organizing, leading, and participating in group violence during the protests remain in custody
There was noise in the corridor of Tbilisi City Court, near the courtroom where the trial of the 8 individuals arrested during the protests resumed
Georgian President Calls for Election Preparedness, Urges Formation of New Political Parties
Three people were killed as a result of a shooting in the occupied city of Sokhumi
Salome Zurabishvili at the rally in Zugdidi: On your behalf, I will go to Washington—there, I have many friends who care deeply about Georgia and who are doing everything they can, even more than we ask of them
Salome Zurabishvili: It is not enough to simply call for elections; elections require preparation. It is necessary for your strength to be visible so that there is no longer talk of 'I don't like this party, I don't like that party.' If you don't like them, create your own! Your time has come!
Salome Zurabishvili: Today in Georgia, there are no two sides; there is the regime and there is the society
Salome Zurabishvili: I am pleased that my regional tour, so to speak, begins in Zugdidi