Supporters of European integration took to the streets in Tbilisi for the 396th time in a row.

The protest in Tbilisi, demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of political prisoners, continued for the 396th day in a row.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," on January 27, protesters marched along Rustaveli Avenue, but near the parliament building, police pushed them back onto the sidewalk. On the 395th day of protests, in addition to the release of political prisoners, they called for an international investigation into the substances used by security forces to disperse demonstrators a year ago. On December 26, the Tbilisi City Court postponed hearings on cases involving "blocking sidewalks" near the Georgian Parliament.

A protest is taking place in Tbilisi today outside the Georgian Parliament. Today marks the 396th day of protests, Publika reports.

Rally participants say they are not afraid of restrictive laws and are preparing for a large-scale protest on December 31.

They say the protest will not end until their demands are met. "We won't stop. Now they've touched on the sidewalk issue, and about 30 cases have been opened, so-called cases. How can you jail a 73-year-old man for freedom of speech? Or an 18-year-old boy?" TV channel Pirveli quotes one of the protesters as saying. For the second year, Georgia has seen daily protests demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of all those detained for participating in demonstrations. Protesters have blocked traffic on Rustaveli Avenue for 343 consecutive days. Since November 6, security forces have prevented activists from blocking traffic, setting up cordons along the roadway. Protesters have been detained for attempting to enter the road. However, on the anniversary of the protests and several other days since, protesters marched along the roadway. Specifically, on December 6, daily protesters demanded an international investigation into the use of "kamit" to disperse demonstrators in November-December 2024. They announced weekly marches until their demands are met.

Protesters in Georgia have been demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of political prisoners since November 28, 2024. Security forces carried out violent dispersals of the protests, using tear gas and water cannons, and detained protesters. Over the course of the protests, more than 1,000 people were subjected to administrative prosecution. The "Caucasian Knot" has prepared a report "Key Points to the Persecution of Protesters in Georgia".