The protesters argue that undue force was used by the police during Friday raids that targeted drug dealers.
"Our demands remain the same. We will continue to protest with dance. The state is silent and it shows that the authorities are not assuming responsibility. We demand a statement from the prime minister, otherwise, we will keep demanding his resignation," Tsikarishvili told reporters.
Police raided Night clubs in #Tbilisi last night and they received an open air electronic festival in front of the Parliament instead. #Basiani #Georgia pic.twitter.com/RpOEJaNcc9
— George Gogua (@GeorgeGogua) May 12, 2018
The protesters are also demanding the resignation of Interior Minister Giorgi Gakharia.
Thousands are gathering in front of the Parliament of Georgia to protest last night's raids #Bassiani #Bassianiprotest #rave #Protest #rally #Georgia #Tbilisi pic.twitter.com/MfzH8BaEZg
— Tuta (@Tutasay) May 12, 2018
Earlier on Sunday, the police dismantled the tents built by the protesters in the square in front of the parliament.
After #Bassiani raid youth danced for equality in front of parliament building in #Tbilisi pic.twitter.com/8jarzPVUQn
— Tornike Mandaria (@Tokmando) May 12, 2018
Eight drug dealers were detained as a result of the raids. According to the Interior Ministry, the people detained on suspicion of minor breaches of law had been released.
Tbilisi #Bassiani protests bring clubbing to the streets. If you raid our clubs we will party downtown. @BASSSIANI #freedom pic.twitter.com/JdPKdkP1oV
— Mikheil Benidze (@mbenidze) May 12, 2018
