3 out of 53 journalists injured at Tbilisi Pride counter rally remain in hospital
A total of 53 journalists of various media outlets were injured while covering the rally of right-wing activists against the Tbilisi Pride march that was scheduled for July 5. Photo: Mediachecker.
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Three out of 53 journalists injured at Tbilisi Pride counter rally on July 5 remain in hospital, reports Interpressnews agency.
The health condition of Giorgi Nikolishvili, a photo correspondent of Interpressnews, is currently stable.
The Head of Aladashvili Clinic Levan Beselia said Nikolishvili has a concussion and remains under medical supervision.
Giorgi Nikolishvili has a concussion and remains under medical supervision. Photo: IPN.
Giorgi Nikolishvili was attacked by right-wing activists at the Tbilisi Pride counter rally while he was performing his professional duties. He lost consciousness and was taken to hospital soon after the attack.
Palitra TV cameraman Roma Tarugishvili, who was also attacked by right-wing activists on July 5, will leave New Hospital Clinic today. His health condition is stable following surgery.
Head of the New Hospitals Giorgi Kordzakhia said Tarugishvili will continue treatment at home.
The health condition of cameramen of TV Pirveli and Georgian Public Broadcaster, Lekso Lashkarava and Ilo Tvaliashvili, is stable.
Ilia Tvaliashvili has already left the clinic. Photo: 1tv.ge.
Tvaliashvili received eye injuries as a result of an attack by right-wing protesters when he was performing his professional duties. He said a chemical liquid was poured on his face.
A total of 53 journalists of various media outlets were injured while covering the rally of right-wing activists against the Tbilisi Pride march that was scheduled for July 5.
The Interior Ministry reported today that a total of seven individuals have been detained for attacking journalists on July 5 in Tbilisi.
Police have detained four more right-wing activists for attacking journalists at the Tbilisi Pride counter rally on July 5.
Three out of 11 right-wing activists detained on July 5 for attacking journalists will face criminal charges, while two detainees have been sentenced to three days of administrative detention.
Right-wing groups and clergy from the Orthodox Church of Georgia on Monday left dozens of reporters injured and stormed the offices of Tbilisi Pride march organisers ahead of the planned event for queer rights in the capital, with the event subsequently cancelled by the LGBTQ activists.
Members of the ruling Georgian Dream party and opposition have responded to violent attacks by right-wing groups on civil activists and media in front of the Georgian parliament and elsewhere on July 5-6.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili has condemned violence against more than 50 journalists at the Tbilisi Pride counter rally on July 5 committed by right-wing protesters. He also underlined that all individuals will be identified and all guilty parties will be brought to justice.
A protest rally will be held in front of the parliament building in downtown Tbilisi at 6 p. m. demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili after TV Pirveli cameraman Lekso Lashkarava was found dead earlier today.
Police have detained one more individual for attacking the Georgian Public Broadcaster cameraman on RustavePolice have detained one more individual for attacking a Georgian Public Broadcaster cameraman on Rustaveli Avenue on July 5 during the counter-rally against the Tbilisi Pride march.li Avenue on July 5 during the counter-rally against the Tbilisi Pride march.
Police have detained one more individual for attacking a TV Pirveli cameraman Levan Bregvadze on Rustaveli Avenue on July 5 during the Tbilisi Pride march counter-rally.