The activists, led by the organizers of Tbilisi Pride, gathered in front of the Administration of Government to demand protection after the Georgian Orthodox Patriarchate released a statement calling Tbilisi Pride, planned for June 18-23 “absolutely unacceptable” and demanded from the government “not to allow it”.
Some of the radical groups and priests had already gathered ahead of the planned rally by LGBTQI activists, stating it as their objective to prevent the gathering from taking place. They shouted insults and threw small objects at the activists. Police cordon was deployed to prevent violence.
By the end of the day, the police reported to have detained nine radicals.
“Come out for dignity, come out for solidarity…” the banners say. June 15, 2019. Photo: Guram Muradov / Civil.Ge
Supporters of Tbilisi Pride cordoned off by the police in Tbilisi. June 15, 2019. Photo: Guram Muradov / Civil.Ge
If Homosexuals do not repent, they’ll burn in hell” hate groups raise their posters. Photo: Eana Korbezashvili / Civil.Ge
People from two rallies face off, police acting as a shield.Photo: Eana Korbezashvili / Civil.Ge
Police wait, as protest goes well into the night. Photo: Eana Korbezashvili / Civil.Ge
