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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 8m

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 · 26m

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 · 9h

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 · 9h

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 · 20h

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

Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 22h

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 · 22h

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 · 22h

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 · 1d

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

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 · 2d

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

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 2d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 3d

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 · 3d

Robocops on the other side.

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 3d

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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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 4d

Protesters in Georgia have broken through the fence and gate of the presidential residence on Atoneli Street. Police have responded with water cannons, tear gas, and pepper spray.

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 4d

GD PM Kobakhidze claims there are “very few people” on Rustaveli Avenue.

“The rally looks very weak and will end cheerfully. There are very few people. Very few, very few. It’s visible to the eye," he says.

Meanwhile Rustaveli:

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 4d

The crowd in Tbilisi, Georgia right now. Instead of taking part in the sham local elections, Georgians are filling the streets in large numbers for Day 311 of uninterrupted, nationwide #GeorgiaProtests.

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 4d

The crowd on Rustaveli Avenue and Freedom Square now (6 PM). #GeorgiaProtests

Day 311 of uninterrupted protests in 8+ cities across Georgia.

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 4d

Rustaveli Avenue now. #GeorgiaProtests

300+ days of uninterrupted protests against an illegitimate, pro-Russian, repressive regime.

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 4d

The student march has arrived on Rustaveli Avenue, heading toward Parliament, where a large crowd is already gathered. Turnout looks great. #GeorgiaProtests

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