German Ambassador says Georgian law violated

German Ambassador to Georgia Peter Fischer echoed the developments over Tbilisi Pride Festival and said the Georgian had been violated.

“Sad day in Tbilisi. Georgian law has been violated. Moreover, the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association is protected by article 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ratified by Georgia. Full support for Tbilisi Pride,” he tweeted.

Police and anti-Pride Festival rally participants clashed at Lisi Wonderland, outskirts of Tbilisi, where the Pride Festival was due to take place. Tbilisi Pride said the festival participants left the territory due to security risks. They evacuated by mini-buses saying the police failed to ensure their security.