God bless the USA - the country that has become my second home. It opened its doors to me and my family, granted us political asylum, and is now fighting to save my homeland and my people. I don’t think I will ever be able to repay this kindness.

URGENT: Tv Pirveli (not the national broadcast) journalist Maka Chikhladze and her cameraman beaten DURING A LIVE by the government-associated Titushky. Please, people, we need your help. Raise your voice, spread the info and DO IT NOW. #GeorgiaProtests

We addressed the Consulate of🇬🇪in NYC, requesting a meeting w/Maka Bartaia,🇬🇪’s Consul General in NYC. The reason is clear: She either denounces the Kremlin-fueled deeds of GD or resigns. After tagging her on FB post and notifying her, she deactivated her page. Telling move.

"Family circumstances" doesn't give specifics, but given the context & public post/caption of this statement, it's highly likely that Head of Operational Planning, Special Tasks Dept., Police Col. Irakli Shaishmelashvili resigned his post due to ongoing events. #GeorgiaProtests

I thought about apologizing for posting this, but I mean,it’s Tamar Janelidze, PR of the ruling party “Georgian Dream” who’s obliged to do it.Curious about the title of her photo? “The Gvaramias.” That’s her comment after the opposition leader Nika Gvaramia was knocked unconscious and then arrested.

Activist humor: Police was just about to enter Nancy Woland’s apartment for a raid (founder of *Daitove*) and her mom, chilling on the couch during a LIVE: “I managed to tidy up the house for you, dear.” Even in the face of state oppression, moms gonna mom. #GeorgiaProtests

Oh, what a remarkable woman you are! What a brave soul you have! ✊🏼🇬🇪 #GeorgiaProtests #TbilisiProtests

Rustaveli Avenue right now: *"If you go home, they'll crush [physically] your children again."* Photo by Dodie Kharkheli. #GeorgiaProtests

BREAKING: The Ambassador of Georgia to the United States, Davit Zalkaliani, has resigned from his position.

Salsi😎

I have no words. For the first time in my life, I feel hatred. My heart, which for 27 years has never known even an ounce of hatred, is now full of it. I hate every one of you who is doing this. I hate all supporters of Georgian Dream and this hell. You are murderers—nothing less

Special ops beat and detained 17 y.o. minor in front of his parents. This is his dad telling how it happened. #GeorgiaProtests

NYC now. #GeorgiaProtests

TV journalist Mariam Gaprindashvili was severely beaten and lost consciousness.

Just in: Batumi is roaring. EU and Georgian flags have been unfurled from the Batumi City Council/Mayor's Office building. #GeorgiaProtests 📸Mate Tsenteradze

Day II. Protecting our country at all costs❤️🇬🇪 #GeorgiaProtests 📸Salome Barker Nikoleishvili

A video circulating on social media shows people blocking the main entrance to the city of Batumi. #GeorgiaProtests 📸Anina Devadze

Nana Malashkhia, a woman with the EU flag severely beaten by the special ops today. @CoalitionGEO member has a broken nose. #GeorgiaProtests #TbilisiProtests

@FormulaGe Journalist, Guram Rogava was severely beaten by Special Ops. You can see the officer fleeing from the site after he realized what he’d done. #GeorgiaProtests #TbilisiProtests

IF WE BURN, YOU BURN WITH US. #GeorgiaProtests #TbilisiProtests 📸 George Khelashvili

During a live broadcast, journalist Giorgi Kvizhinadze was exposed to tear gas, while well-prepared activists rinsed his eyes with saline to help alleviate the pain.✊🏼 #GeorgiaProtests #TbilisiProtests

“I was beaten, detained, held in custody and they took my cameras. I’ve got a broken nose, I’ll find out about the head injury once they examine me. Others were in worse condition than me, but they beat me pretty hard too," says Aleksandre Keshelashvili, @publikage.bsky.social journalist.

Police&Robocops removed citizens from the yard of Kashueti Church and locked the gates. The doors of Kashueti Church were also closed on other rallies, when people were in need of shelter. Just letting you know - this clergy and God have nothing in common.

AMEN TO THAT.

Special forces equipped with what seemed to be rubber bullet guns were observed on Rustaveli Avenue. #GeorgiaProtests #TbilisiProtests

My people sing the National Anthem of Georgia while the robocops are dispersing them with water cannons. This is my homeland.❤️

The authorities in Georgia resorted to water cannons and pepper spray to suppress peaceful demonstrators. This is a clear illustration of the “Georgian Dream”, opposing to citizens who seek a future aligned with the West instead of succumbing to Russian influence.

If you’re living in NYC, please join our protest. #GeorgiaProtests

President of Georgia @Zourabichvili_S VS. Pro-russian Robocops. SLAY.

"You are Georgian, therefore, you're European and nobody can take that away from you!" - @landsbergis.bsky.social thank you❤️

"Your duty is to protect the citizens, not the slaves!" - POGEO @Zourabichvili_S to the Georgian police.

😔 unbelievable

Normally not posting about US politics but can’t say that this one right here is bad news.

Dismissing the people risking their health and freedom to save their country instead of simply Googling "🇬🇪Parliamentary Elections 2024"(if proper research is beyond your time or skills),makes you an unprofessional journalist & an irresponsible publication at best. Via @mingthemerciless.bsky.social

UPDATE: Lizi Tirkia was told it was a "misunderstanding" by SIS. Seeing her 155 cm height, they dropped the absurd charges.She believes the case aimed to intimidate her and friends but notes that, given the agency's track record, she has no expectation of a fair investigation.

GD Repressions Series: This little girl is Lizi Tirkia, who got a call from SIS, being accused of beating up five police officers during the Nov.19 rally. I should be furious writing this, can't stop laughing-she's 155 cm tall and, what, 40-45 kg?😀 1/🧵

"GD" Repressions Series: @NikoManagadze summoned by the Special Investigation Service after a criminal case was opened for "obstructing journalistic activities." During a LIVE, he asked an Imedi TV journalist if they condemned police violence against the Mtavari Arkhi cameraman. 1/🧵

Georgian cops are traitors to their people

"Georgian Dream" is delivering on the repressions it promised before the elections. 21 y.o. Mate Devidze arrested by the MIA during the dispersal of the peaceful protest on Nov. 19. Now, he is being accused of "attacking a police officer," a criminal offense punishable by up to 7 years in prison. 1/

Save the list - a must if you want to get more info about the ongoings in 🇬🇪

God how I love my people🫀🇬🇪 Video by @holm.case (via IG)

1/ A statement by representatives of the academic community, delivered just moments ago in front of Tbilisi State University, with English subtitles. #GeorgiaProtests #TbilisiProtests

Representatives of the academic community are making a statement in front of the first building of Tbilisi State University (TSU). I’m translating the statement and will post the video w/subtitles shortly. #GeorgiaProtests #TbilisiProtests 📸 Ilia Glonti

An activist who spent the night at the rally, posted about possible dispersal and asked if the replacement was coming. At 5:58AM, someone replies: "waiting for the doors to open." Context: Tbilisi Metro opens at 6:00AM. Who could possibly defeat these people? ❤️ Via Foki Pachulia

An activist on-site reports that MIA forces are beginning to mobilize for dispersal. In this video, you can see a police minivan typically used during arrests. It's highly likely that the rally will be dispersed soon. Speaking solely from my own experience. 📸Luna Waits

Off-topic: I was just thinking about the Novembers we’ve went through and gotta share them w/you 1/

The Ministry of Internal Affairs claimed that neither its officers nor members of the Special Tasks Department were in the TSU yard yesterday. However, the area marked in red in this photo (taken yesterday), clearly shows the Georgian letters for"TSU"–Tbilisi State University. :)

1/ Students managed to enter the first building of Tbilisi State University and then displayed Georgian and European Union flags from the windows of the lecture halls 📸MTAVARI

Tbilisi this morning - “Russians” against student girl - amazing photo by Dina Oganova

The Georgian "policeman" 😀 so full of himself, thinking he’s doing the right thing, yet knowing deep down that what he’s doing is utterly disgraceful 😀. 📸 Publika