Protesters rally against Namakhvani HPP in Kutaisi
Protesters rally against Namakhvani HPP in Kutaisi

Protest rally against Namakhvani HPP construction is underway in the west Georgian town of Kutaisi. Thousands of protesters have gathered in the central square on Sunday.

On the 141st day of the protest, demonstrators have voiced a new demand, the resignation of the Minister of Economy Natia Turnava.  The main demand, the annulation of the contract with the company ENKA,  remains unchanged.

Locals, Representatives of NGOs and opposition parties and human rights activists are participating in the rally.