Saakashvili Calls for Civil Disobedience

Opposition leader Mikheil Saakashvili called on the protesters to declare civil disobedience to the authorities.

“I call on each citizen of Georgia to declare civil disobedience against the regime of President Shevardnadze. I call on the police and the army not to obey the orders of the authorities. I call on the employees of state organizations to cease working for these authorities and paralyze the activity of state structures,” Saakashvili said at the November 14 protest rally.

Saakashvili said that in every region of Georgia opposition will form special groups which to organize the disobedience.

“I promise you, if we continue this way, Shevardnadze will resign,” Saakashvili said, addressing the protesters.

The opposition leaders reiterated that the protest is peaceful. The law enforcers in the capital city are on high alert. The streets adjacent to the President’s office are blocked. There are no signs of unrest.