A large protest march is planned in Tbilisi today under the slogan “Till the end, till the victory,” marking 333 days of ongoing demonstrations in the Georgian capital. The march will begin at 19:00 from Republic Square and proceed toward the Parliament building on Rustaveli Avenue, where daily protests have continued since late October 2024.
The demonstrators’ demands remain consistent: the announcement of new parliamentary elections and the release of individuals detained during the protest wave. Organizers say the long-running rallies reflect a sustained civic response to what opposition groups and activists describe as a democratic backslide in the country.
The protests began after the disputed 26 October 2024 parliamentary elections, when the ruling party declared victory and opposition parties alleged widespread irregularities, claiming the results do not reflect the will of the electorate. The standoff has since intensified, particularly following the government’s steps that critics say have slowed or undermined Georgia’s European integration path, prompting strong reactions from pro-EU segments of the public.
Daily demonstrations outside Parliament have become a symbol of the movement’s persistence. Protesters regularly gather on Rustaveli Avenue, demanding accountability from the authorities and insisting that the current political situation requires systemic change. Human rights organizations have reported numerous detentions throughout the protest period, raising concerns over freedom of expression and the use of force against peaceful demonstrators.
As today’s march unfolds through the center of Tbilisi, attention once again turns to the ongoing political tension and the question of how long the deadlock between the government and the protest movement can continue. Organizers emphasize that the rallies will persist until their demands are met, signaling that the confrontation is far from over.
