Opposition to Remove ‘Cells’ from Freedom Sq.

Koba Davitashvili, leader of Party of People, which is among organizers of the ongoing street protests, said the opposition planned to remove improvised cells from Freedom Square by June 2.

The opposition installed mocked-up prison cells on the Freedom Square as part of campaign of ‘town of cells’ on April 21 blocking the city’s main square and nearby streets. Activists from the National Forum party have camped ‘cells’ up to now. The party, however, withdrew their activists few days ago after it had decided to proceed further with its individual action plan with making focus on campaigning in the provinces.

Koba Davitashvili, who has criticized National Forum for withdrawing from the rallies in Tbilisi, said in Rustavi 2 TV’s weekly talk show, Position, that the opposition would move ‘cells’ from Freedom Square closer to the Parliament, which, he said, planned to hold a session on June 2. The parliamentary session has not been held since the launch of protests on April 9.

‘Cells’ are also installed on the Rustaveli Avenue at the Parliament, outside the presidential residence in Avlabari district and outside the government’s office, close to the Parliament.

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