The rally outside the Georgian Parliament was preceded by a demand for the release of Nana Sander.

This afternoon, a group of activists gathered outside Gldani Prison, demanding the release of Nana Sander, convicted in the case of the attempted storming of the presidential residence. This evening, for the 578th day in a row, demonstrators on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi demanded a return to Georgia's pro-European course.

As "Caucasian Knot" reported, on June 25, the 575th day of protests, participants in a meeting outside the Georgian Parliament declared solidarity with Giorgi Chakhunashvili and Nana Sander, convicted in the case of the attempted storming of the presidential residence. Sander was sentenced to seven years in prison for the attempted seizure of the presidential palace in Georgia on October 4, 2025, and Chakhunashvili was sentenced to five years in prison in the same case.

Today, on the 578th day of protests, a daily rally is taking place outside the Georgian Parliament demanding a return to a pro-European course and the release of political prisoners. People holding Georgian, American, and Ukrainian flags gathered outside the legislative building. The atmosphere is calm—people are standing in small groups, talking, according to a video by David Chkheidze on Mtavari's Facebook page*.

A rally in support of convicted activist Nana Sander took place outside the women's penal colony in Rustavi today. Participants express solidarity with Nana Sander, who claims she "was a victim of mistreatment in prison," InterPressNews reports.

According to her friends, Nana Sander's sentence is unfair. Today, they brought protest signs to the correctional facility and demanded her release.

"As her friend, Nana's health is of utmost importance to me. It's important that she maintains her spirit and has basic conditions, as she is a victim of mistreatment. She received a very harsh and unjust sentence. I wish her fortitude and endurance," said one of the protesters.

Politician Teona Chalidze noted that Nana Sander is the first female immigrant to be held in prison by the authorities.

"Nana Sander lived in exile for 16 years, and is now in a prison cell because of the fight for Georgia's European future. We want her to know that the people on the other side of the prison walls are with her. We came here to support her, give her strength, and express solidarity. Georgians living in exile and participants in the protest movement will continue to actively fight for her freedom. We want her voice to be heard even louder," said Teona Chalidze.

Protesters in Georgia have been demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of political prisoners since November 28, 2024. Security forces have violently dispersed the protests, using tear gas and water cannons, and detained protesters. Thousands of people have been subjected to administrative prosecution during the protests. The "Caucasian Knot" has prepared a report "The Main Thing About the Persecution of Protest Participants in Georgia".