Protesters in Georgia protested against the actions of propaganda television channels.
The protest outside the Georgian Parliament on the 458th day of daily protests was preceded by a march against the activities of propaganda television channels.
As "Caucasian Knot" reported, on February 26, the 456th day of continuous protests, participants in the protest on Rustaveli Avenue expressed hope that sanctions against pro-government Georgian media would continue. The following day, the daily protest on Rustaveli Avenue was preceded by a picket demanding the release of political prisoners.
On February 24, the UK government announced sanctions against the pro-government Georgian television channels Imedi and PosTV, designating these channels as disseminators of Russian disinformation.
A march under the slogan "No to Russian propaganda channels!" took place today in central Tbilisi, ending at the Georgian parliament on the 458th day of daily protests, Publika reports.
Protesters first gathered at the Tbilisi State Philharmonic, from where they marched to the parliament. Participants in the march carried Georgian and US flags, and protesters occupied part of the roadway, according to videos attached to the publication.
One of the participants in the action carried a poster with the inscription: "President Trump, I love you."
The protest outside the parliament has been held daily for over a year. The protesters' demands remain unchanged: new parliamentary elections and the release of those detained during the protests, InterPressNews reports.
Near the Georgian Parliament, demonstrators unfurled a huge American flag in support of the US actions, Tbilisi Life reports.
Iranians living in Georgia gathered in front of the country's embassy in Tbilisi. They thanked US President Donald Trump, who announced a joint operation with Israel against Iran today. The protesters declared that the regime of Ayatollah Khamenei must be overthrown.
Protesters in Georgia have been demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of political prisoners since November 28, 2024. Security forces violently dispersed the protests, using tear gas and water cannons, and detained protesters. More than 1,000 people were subjected to administrative prosecution during the protests. The "Caucasian Knot" has prepared a report, "Key Points to the Persecution of Protest Participants in Georgia".
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