Amnesty International Representative: Police Must Respect Rights of Demonstrators

"As police move to break up protests in Georgia, Amnesty International has been clear: security forces must respect the rights of demonstrators to peacefully assemble and express dissent," Daniel Balson, Advocacy Director for Europe and Central Asia for Amnesty International, USA, said in a post on Twitter.

Balson noted that the US government representatives are closely observing the ongoing developments in Tbilisi, and the way security forces treat protesters "will be seen in Washington."

Riot police used water cannon to disperse protesters outside parliament in Tbilisi on November 26 early morning. 

Four citizens received various injuries. They were provided with the relevant care at medical institutions.

28 Persons were detained during the dispersal of the rally. 

The cleaning service has clean up Rustaveli Avenue. Traffic movement has already been restored there.

Meanwhile, riot police are mobilized at all entrances to the Parliament.

By Ana Dumbadze