Tensions escalate in Batumi, Police remove Khoshtaria and Kirtadze from protest
Tensions escalate in Batumi, Police remove Khoshtaria and Kirtadze from protest

A clash occurred between police and protesters during a rally in Batumi. Law enforcement officers removed the leaders of the Coalition for Change, Elene Khoshtaria and Giorgi Kirtadze, from the area. It is currently unclear whether Khoshtaria and Kirtadze were removed or detained by the police.

The confrontation began when Elene Khoshtaria attempted to hang posters at the location. The situation at the ongoing protest near the Constitutional Court has escalated multiple times. Protesters are showing solidarity with those detained on January 11 and are demanding their release.