In Tbilisi, demonstrators are coordinating moves aimed at temporarily shutting down strategically important sites, with emphasis on major railway hubs and the central highway network. The plan was outlined by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, which cautioned that such actions would disrupt essential services and public life. Officers urged participants to stay within the law and to avoid endangering others.
Officials said calls have spread across social media encouraging gatherings and blockades of critical facilities, including broadcasting centers, railway stations, and key thoroughfares, along with other important objects. Campaign managers claimed the actions are part of a political push to press for reforms, while authorities warned of consequences for those who break the law.
While freedom of assembly and expression is protected, the ministry stressed that it does not authorize the obstruction of strategic infrastructure or the disruption of everyday life for citizens. It emphasized the need for order and the protection of the public’s right to move freely and receive information without fear.
On the evening of November 28, rallies began in Tbilisi and several other Georgian cities, following the ruling Georgian Dream party’s decision to suspend accession negotiations with the European Union until 2028. President Salome Zurabishvili attended the protests alongside opposition figures, signaling a high-stakes confrontation over Georgia’s European path and domestic political dynamics.
Security forces deployed crowd-control measures, including water cannon and tear gas, to disperse the demonstrations. Reports indicated more than 30 police officers sustained injuries during clashes near the parliament building in Tbilisi, underscoring the tense atmosphere of the events.
Earlier, Georgian authorities signaled the possibility of actions directed at the EU ambassador, reflecting the escalating tensions between the government and European partners.