VIDEO: Protest Rally in Tbilisi - The Cause Revealed

Several participants of a protest rally against the Pride festival in Tbilisi were detained by the police, according to reports from Sputnik Georgia, as stated by the Formula television channel.

It has been reported that several hundred opponents gathered near the festival venue and broke through police lines. According to the television channel, those arrested openly insulted the police and attempted to attack journalists. The police have confirmed the arrests, but the number of detainees has not been disclosed.

As of now, the situation on-site remains tense. The opponents of the festival are present at the location, separated from the festival organizers by police lines. It has been indicated that the festival will take place in an enclosed space near Lake Lisi, culminating on July 8 during the