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Georgian opposition rally at Rustaveli avenue in Tbilisi. AFP Photo / Vladimir Valishvili 28.04.2009, 16:04

Georgian protest chronicle: toilets, football & prayers

More spheres of everyday Georgian life are becoming embroiled in the ongoing political protests. The latest point of conflict between opposition and authorities are portable toilets.

16.04.2009, 15:54

Georgian opposition to protect itself

Georgian opposition parties will form unarmed people’s militia units to provide security for those who participate in civil protests. Some 20 opposition members have been attacked since the beginning of protests.

AFP Photo / Vano Shlamov 15.04.2009, 19:29

Sleepless nights for Mikhail Saakashvili

Georgia’s President Mikhail Saakashvili has moved to his countryside residence because the one in Tbilisi is surrounded by opposition activists, reports Georgian media.

AFP Photo / Zviad Nikolaishvili 14.04.2009, 21:45

“Misha, go away!” – says Georgian opposition to president Saakashvili

Thousands are taking part in a rally in the Georgian capital Tbilisi as mass protests enter the sixth day of demonstrations against President Saakashvili.

14.04.2009, 00:41

Thousands rally to oust Georgian president

Some 15,000 protesters have rallied in front of the President's residence and the parliament building in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi. Peaceful protests are set to continue during the upcoming days.

12.04.2009, 13:53

Opposition camp in Tbilisi ransacked during raid

In Georgia, a group of some 50 men is said to have raided the opposition camp and press centre in front of the Parliament building in the capital Tbilisi.

Mikhail Saakashvili (AFP Photo / Victor Drachev) 11.04.2009, 15:34

‘Rabbit’ Saakashvili gets carrots and cabbages

Pressure is growing on Georgia’s president as the opposition is threatening civil disobedience. On Friday, protesters gathered near his residence, pelting it with carrots and cabbage, and calling him “a rabbit."

11.04.2009, 09:20 3 comments

Opposition: time for Saakashvili decision

A campaign of civil disorder is due to start in Georgia, says the opposition. It follows the expiration of an ultimatum for the president to step down. Mass demonstrations in the capital are set to enter their third day.

photo by Poras Chaudhary 10.04.2009, 03:54 2 comments

Color revolutions come to nought?

Unlike many former Soviet states during the past ten years, something is fundamentally different in the case of Moldova’s opposition unrest. Some analysts already consider this week's events in Chisinau a revolution.

09.04.2009, 19:47

“Saakashvili has established theocratic regime”

Fraudulent elections, human rights violations, the economic downturn and president’s ‘political will’ at the core - this is how Georgian human rights activist, Sozar Subari, describes the situation in his country to RT.

Tempers flare in Georgia as opposition targets media

Published: 04 May, 2009, 16:42


Georgian opposition protestors have resumed their picket at the Georgia Public Television headquarters, forming a ‘conscience corridor’ which staff have to pass through when entering or leaving the building.

 
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