TBILISI -- Tens of thousands of people packed the streets of Georgia's capital Tbilisi on Sunday, the country's Independence Day, marking its liberation from Russian occupation in 1918. The annual celebrations looked quite different this year, however. Turning away from official ceremonial events held in the main square, people marched holding not only their national flags but also those of the European Union and Ukraine, shouting, "No to the Russian Law."
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Young protesters at the parliament building in Tbilisi during the recent protests hold placards denouncing a contentious draft bill that opponents argue would hamper democracy. (Photo by Eiji Furukawa)
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