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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 53m

Rustaveli Avenue is blocked for the 316th night in a row. ✅

Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 1h

"Freedom to the prisoners of the regime!"

Georgia, a country of less than 4 million, now has 100+ political prisoners.

Day 316 of uninterrupted, nationwide #GeorgiaProtests.

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 1h

Day 316 of uninterrupted, nationwide protests in Georgia. Protesters are marching towards Rustaveli Avenue. 🇬🇪

“Freedom for Zviad Ratiani,” they chant — referring to the renowned Georgian poet sentenced to two years in prison today.

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 23h

Just in: According to the GD Deputy Interior Minister, 12 more people were arrested today in connection with the October 4 protests — bringing the total number of detainees to 35.

The total number of political prisoners in Georgia has now surpassed 100.

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 1d

Rustaveli Avenue is packed on Day 315 of uninterrupted, nationwide protests in Georgia.

Yesterday, GD threatened the protest with provocations and threats, so even more people showed up today. #GeorgiaProtests

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 1d

Day 315 of uninterrupted, nationwide #GeorgiaProtests. ✊🇬🇪

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 1d

In the past few days, GD has arrested at least 26 people—and counting. The self-proclaimed PM keeps threatening protesters who gather daily on Rustaveli Ave. Yesterday, they even sent provocateurs to stir conflict.

Despite it all, even more people showed up today. Day 315. 🇬🇪✊

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 1d

Despite mass arrests and threats from the illegitimate gov't, Georgian protesters are getting ready for Day 315 of uninterrupted protests in 8+ cities. This is Tbilisi. 🇬🇪✊

"The river of people will keep on flowing!"

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 1d

He’s the same prison chief who summoned Giorgi Bachiashvili to Gldani Prison, brought him into his office, and told him he had to transfer all his assets to Ivanishvili.

Anna Gvarishvili @annagvarish.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: David Gogoberishvili, the former head of Prison No. 8 who resigned after the beating of Giorgi Bachiashvili, Ivanishvili’s former business aide and personal prisoner, has taken his own life, the MIA confirmed to Formula.

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 1d

Four more people have been arrested according to the ministry, 17 in total.

Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 2d

Georgia’s deputy interior minister says 15 people have been identified for taking part in the October 4 protest “crimes.”
13 have already been arrested (we know that one of them is Vakho Pitskhelauri, pictured); 2 more are being 'hunted down'.
#GeorgiaProtests

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 2d

A bus tried to drive onto Rustaveli Avenue, blocked by protesters for the 314th consecutive day.
This girl didn’t hesitate to jump right in front of it.
#GeorgiaProtests

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 2d

Georgian police are asking protesters to clear Rustaveli Avenue, blocked for the 314th consecutive day.
Protesters refuse.

It’s clear Georgian Dream is getting increasingly desperate to suppress the daily protests.

#GeorgiaProtests 🇬🇪

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 2d

Day 314 of uninterrupted protests in Georgia.

Usually, when activists block Rustaveli Avenue, police cars block every entry point to stop traffic from entering. For the past 3 days, they didn’t — forcing activists to stand and block all sides themselves.

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 2d

Georgia’s deputy interior minister says 15 people have been identified for taking part in the October 4 protest “crimes.”
13 have already been arrested (we know that one of them is Vakho Pitskhelauri, pictured); 2 more are being 'hunted down'.
#GeorgiaProtests

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 4d

Despite threats from the illegitimate gov't, more and more people arrive on Rustaveli Avenue on Day 312 of daily, nationwide protests. 🇬🇪

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 4d

Day 312 of nonstop protests in Georgia. Rustaveli Avenue is blocked.

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 4d

President Salome Zourabichvili attends the 312th day of continuous, nationwide #GeorgiaProtests.

More people here than usual, despite threats from the Interior Ministry.

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 4d

A doggo waiting for his owner in front of a store, wearing a mask to protect against tear gas from today's #GeorgiaProtests.

📷 OC Media

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 4d

Fire barricades on Tabukashvili street. Protesters occasionally retreat and come back. #GeorgiaProtests

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 4d

Some protesters are on Purtseladze street (near Rustaveli). Police keep using tear gas, pepper spray and water cannons. #GeorgiaProtests

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 5d

Rustaveli Avenue is still packed at 9:30 PM. Protesters are also dispersed in various other locations. #GeorgiaProtests

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 5d

Georgian Protesters have built barricades, while robocops wait on the other side. #GeorgiaProtests

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 5d

Georgian protesters sing the viral “Fuck GD” chant as riot police wait behind fire barricades in Tbilisi.

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 5d

Robocops on the other side.

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 5d

A trash can on fire, casually rolling towards the robocops. Protesters are dispersed in various locations. People seem unsure about what to do or where everyone is.

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