Georgia’s fifth President, Salome Zurabishvili, marked the 300th day of continuous anti-government protests, praising citizens for their resilience despite pressure from the authorities.
“Three hundred days of protest is not just a number; it is proof of courage. Despite detentions and relentless repression, Georgian Dream has failed to break the people’s will. Georgians are fighting not only against injustice but also for Europe, democracy, and a free future,” Zurabishvili wrote on X.
The rallies, which began in late 2024, have been driven largely by opposition to the ruling party’s policies and growing fears of democratic backsliding. Protesters have frequently clashed with police, facing detentions, the use of tear gas, and accusations of political repression.
Despite the government’s efforts to suppress the demonstrations, the movement has remained strong, uniting a wide spectrum of Georgian society — from students and civil activists to opposition parties — around demands for democratic reforms and the country’s European future.
Zurabishvili’s statement underscores the symbolic significance of the 300-day milestone, framing the protests as part of Georgia’s broader struggle for sovereignty, democracy, and integration with the European Union.
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