06 February 2025,   16:15
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8 people were detained at a protest in Batumi - Elene Khoshtaria and Giorgi Kirtadze, who were among those arrested, were released late at night

Law enforcement officials confirm the detention of 8 people for petty hooliganism and disobedience to the police during a demonstration in Batumi near the Government House of Adjara. All of them were detained under administrative law.

Among those detained were members of the Coalition for Change - Elene Khoshtaria and Giorgi Kirtadze. Both of them were released late at night on the basis of a written statement.

After the demonstrators were detained, participants of the rally moved from the Government House to the Main Department of the Adjara Police, and Special Forces were also mobilized on the spot. The gathered demanded the release of the detainees.

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