Georgian Parliament tightens security for first session of newly elected legislative body

It added the purpose of the measure was to “ensure a working and safe environment” at the venue. Photo: Parliament of Georgia/Facebook page

Agenda.ge, 24 Nov 2024 - 16:49, Tbilisi,Georgia

The Georgian Parliament on Sunday announced the yellow level of security would be in effect in the venue on Monday, restricting visitors’ access to the building on the day of the first session of the newly elected legislative body.

“Only individuals invited by the relevant structural units will be admitted to planned parliamentary events, including committee and plenary sessions”, the Parliament’s press office said.

It added the purpose of the measure was to “ensure a working and safe environment” at the venue.

The statement followed the Interior Ministry’s call for the organisers and participants of the planned opposition rally in the country’s capital Tbilisi against the results of last month’s general elections to “refrain from unlawful actions”.