In Photos | Opposition Protests Nika Melia’s Detention
In the aftermath of United National Movement Chair Nika Melia’s detention, opposition leaders and scores of anti-governmental protesters gathered outside the Government Administration building in downtown Tbilisi. Protesters later marched towards the Parliament building, on Rustaveli Avenue, Tbilisi’s main thoroughfare, where they set up tents and continued the rally.
Protest rally in front of the Government Administration building. February 23, 2021. Photo: Guram Muradov / Civil.geUnited National Movement party’s Giorgi Baramidze addresses the protest rally in front of the Government Administration building. February 23, 2021. Photo: Guram Muradov / Civil.geFormer European Georgia member Elene Khostaria and Lelo party’s Saba Buadze march towards the Parliament building. February 23, 2021. Photo: Guram Muradov / Civil.geProtesters march towards the Parliament building. February 23, 2021. Photo: Guram Muradov / Civil.geProtest rally in front of the Parliament building. February 23, 2021. Photo: Eana Korbezashvili / Civil.geProtesters rally, set up tents in front of the Parliament building. February 23, 2021. Photo: Eana Korbezashvili / Civil.geDetained opposition leader Nika Melia’s father, Anzor Melia addresses the protesters. February 23, 2021. Photo: Guram Muradov / Civil.geUnited National Movement party’s Khatia Dekanoidze addresses the protesters. February 23, 2021. Photo: Eana Korbezashvili / Civil.gePlacard says “100% of Georgia is occupied.” February 23, 2021. Photo: Guram Muradov / Civil.gePlacard says “To Georgian Gavrilovs,” referring to Russian Communist MP whose visit to Tbilisi in June 2019 triggered Georgia’s lengthy political crisis. February 23, 2021. Photo: Guram Muradov / Civil.gePlacard shaped as Georgian map says “space of freedom.” February 23, 2021. Photo: Eana Korbezashvili / Civil.geBiker placard says “Freedom.” February 23, 2021. Photo: Guram Muradov / Civil.ge
