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Zourabichvili Condemns Parliament, Urges Youth to Lead
On November 25, Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili declared in a video address that the Georgian parliament had effectively ceased to exist after violating the Constitution. She criticized ruling party MPs, including Irakli Kobakhidze, a co-author of the Constitution, describing their roles as temporary.
Zourabichvili expressed faith in Georgia's youth, asserting that the country's future lies in their hands. She called for preparation for imminent free and fair elections and emphasized the need for new political forces to take shape.
She advised Georgians to focus on readiness rather than daily protests, relying on themselves and the support of international partners, who she assured would not abandon Georgia.
Addressing talks about her travels abroad, Zourabichvili promised transparency about any trips and reaffirmed her commitment to staying in Georgia, preparing alongside the public for upcoming elections.
Lawyer Alleges Police Brutality During Rustaveli Avenue Protest Arrest
Anatoli Gigauri, arrested during a rally on Rustaveli Avenue on November 24, was allegedly beaten by police, according to his lawyer, Lasha Tsutskiridze.
The lawyer stated that Gigauri sustained visible injuries, including bruises and damage around his eye socket. "As he explained, the injuries were inflicted by several policemen before his arrest," Tsutskiridze said. The incident reportedly occurred just as Gigauri was being taken into custody.
Tsutskiridze announced plans to formally request an investigation from the Special Investigation Service.
