On October 22, financier and founder of Sadagi Nikoloz Shurgaia was detained during an ongoing protest near the Parliament building in Tbilisi.
The demonstration took place along Rustaveli Avenue, where journalists and citizens gathered to express their demands. Reportedly, Shurgaia, along with several other individuals, including Dr. Vazha Gaprindashvili, was taken into custody—likely on the grounds of obstructing traffic.
Authorities have not yet released an official statement detailing the exact number of detainees or the charges filed. The protest reflects the continued tensions in central Tbilisi, where gatherings near government institutions have frequently led to police interventions.
The arrests have drawn attention from civil society groups, who continue to monitor the situation closely.
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