Large-scale demonstrations occurred in Tbilisi, Georgia, on March 28, 2026. The “Free the prisoners of conscience” slogan fueled a march through the city center, marking the 486th consecutive day of pro-European protests. Thousands gathered to voice support for numerous activists and politicians who had been arrested and convicted.
The protests in Tbilisi focused on the situation of detained individuals, including Elene Khoshtaria, leader of the Droa opposition party. Khoshtaria received a sentence of one year and six months for the phrase “Russian Dream” appearing on a mayoral election poster, referencing the Georgian Dream ruling party. The fifth President of Georgia, Salome Zourabichvili, also joined the demonstration.
These ongoing protests, initiated in November 2024, have consistently demanded Georgia’s return to European integration. Throughout the year, thousands have regularly assembled in Tbilisi and other cities, resulting in widespread detentions and criminal charges. Consequently, Georgia now holds up to 150 “prisoners of conscience,” including prominent figures like Mzia Amaglobeli, sentenced for an incident involving a police officer.
Participants are calling for the release of all political detainees, the holding of new parliamentary elections, and the annulment of restrictive laws implemented in recent years. The Georgian Dream party has intensified its crackdown on civil society and media to quell the protests. Despite this, continued demonstrations persist within Georgia.
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