Georgian officials, public pay tribute to victims of April 9 tragedy
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili and Patriarch Ilia II paid tribute to the April 9 heros. Photo: President's press office.
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Today Georgia remembers the people who died while Soviet troops dispersed a peaceful rally in support of Georgian independence in Tbilisi on April 9, 1989.
Earlier today, family of victims, ordinary citizens and officials gathered at the April 9 memorial.
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze also visited the memorial. Photo: Tbilisi City Hall.
At least 20 were killed in the dispersal of the demonstration that took place 30 years ago today.
Many of those were in between the ages of 16 and 31.
Georgian and Lithuanian choirs held a concert in memory of the tragedy victims. Photo: Tbilisi City Hall.
Some lit candles while others presented flowers in remembrance of those who died for Georgia’s independence.
Georgian and Lithuanian choirs held a concert within the framework of the international choral music festival and paid tribute to the memory of those killed on April 9, 1989.
The Interior Ministry of Georgia has thanked and awarded former police officers who stood by peaceful protestors demanding independence for Georgia on April 9, 1989, when Soviet troops forcefully tried to disperse the demonstration.
Today Georgia remembers those who lost their lives when Moscow-directed Soviet tanks dispersed a peaceful demonstration demanding independence for Georgia 30 years ago, killing 21 people in the process and injuring hundreds of others.
Prime Minister of Georgia Mamuka Bakhtadze has paid tribute to Georgian soldiers who lost their lives in the struggle against Soviet occupation.
Georgia is today remembering the youth who tried to stop Russian tanks with their bare hands and other people who were killed by Russian troops as they supported the independence of Georgia 27 years ago.
Today Georgia remembers those who lost their lives when Moscow-directed Soviet tanks dispersed a peaceful demonstration demanding independence for Georgia 31 years ago, killing 21 people in the process and injuring hundreds of others.Many of those killed on 9 April 1989 were in between the ages of 16 and 31. For the first time in 31 years people have not gathered at the parliament building in Tbilisi.
Today Georgia remembers the people who lost their lives when Moscow-directed Soviet tanks dispersed a peaceful demonstration demanding independence for Georgia 32 years ago, killing 20 people in the process and injuring hundreds of others.Many of those killed on April 9, 1989 were in between the ages of 16 and 31.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili paid tribute to the victims of the April 9 tragedy on Saturday, marking the 33rd anniversary of the massacre.
On April 9, 1989, the Soviet troops attacked peaceful protesters in Tbilisi, killing 21 people and injuring hundreds.