A confrontation occurred between the protesters near the parliament and several individuals who arrived at the scene
Mamuka Khazaradze: We are obliged to protect the legacy of April 9! We are obliged not to give this country to Russia!
Alain Berset: The situation in Georgia is not as good as we would like – I hope to have contact with the Prime Minister of Georgia very soon, so we can see what can be done to move once again in the right direction
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