According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, forms of protest demonstrated by the participants of the rally near the parliament building became extremely violent.

“Those who gathered on Rustaveli Avenue used various objects, including inflammables against the employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Open altercation with law enforcement officers contributes to the extreme escalation of events. During the protest rally, both, participants and law enforcement officers were injured.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs, as the agency responsible for maintaining the rule of law and public safety, once again calls on all citizens, organizers and participants of the rally to stop violent actions, observe the rule of law and follow the rightful requests of police. During the rally, any violation of the law will be followed by an immediate response from police and will be immediately foiled in accordance of the law”, - reads the statement of the MIA.