“Let us not forget that there was an attempt to attack the parliament in December of last year, which was accompanied by numerous violent incidents, including attempts to set the parliament on fire and assaults on police officers—all of which were incited from abroad,” stated Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili.

In response to questions about investigative searches conducted at various locations, the Speaker emphasized, “This is the prerogative of the Prosecutor’s Office, which will provide the information. The Prosecutor’s Office is currently investigating several cases related to these events.”

“After our law enforcement agencies, including the Prosecutor’s Office and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, confiscated explosive devices from the offices of political parties and groups, we witnessed a significant decrease in violence and attacks on police officers at Rustaveli Avenue. Our law enforcement agencies have demonstrated commendable efficiency in this matter. Although I do not have specific details regarding today’s activities, I can confirm that the investigation is ongoing, and searches are being carried out within its framework,” Papuashvili also noted.

The police are currently searching the residence of Aleko Tskitishvili, the Executive Director of the Human Rights Centre. Searches were also carried out at the homes of journalist and Nanuka Fund founder Nanuka Zhorzholiani, as well as Mariam Bajelidze, one of the founders of the Sirtskhvilia (Shame) movement.