Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Tbilisi, Georgia, over the weekend after a camera operator died following an attack last week on dozens of LGBTQ activists and journalists. The attack from violent, homophobic groups came after a pride march had to be called off due to threats of violence and political and religious opposition. Protesters called for the Georgian prime minister to resign for failing to protect LGBTQ people and journalists. 

Davit Kakulia: “Georgian media must stay strong so everyone in this Parliament building must understand that media cannot be silent and Alexander Lashkarava should be the last victim in the nearest future and history.”

On Monday, scuffles broke out as journalists and opposition politicians tried to enter the floor of Georgia’s lower house of Parliament, demanding the resignation of Georgia’s prime minister and government.