Rusudan Djakeli
@rusudandjakeli.bsky.social
Co-founder at GiveInternet.org. From 🇬🇪. Helping Georgian strays through Zero Strays Georgia.
The energy in Tbilisi tonight is electric — a huge crowd, cars honking in support.
It’s been nearly a week since the BBC exposed evidence that Georgian Dream used a chemical agent on protesters. 1/2
It’s been nearly a week since the BBC exposed evidence that Georgian Dream used a chemical agent on protesters. 1/2
December 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The energy in Tbilisi tonight is electric — a huge crowd, cars honking in support.
It’s been nearly a week since the BBC exposed evidence that Georgian Dream used a chemical agent on protesters. 1/2
It’s been nearly a week since the BBC exposed evidence that Georgian Dream used a chemical agent on protesters. 1/2
Georgian protesters have now reached the Government Administration building, demanding an international investigation into Georgian Dream’s use of chemical agents during last year’s crackdowns — as revealed by the BBC.
Day 374 of nonstop protests in Georgia. #theCamiteCase
Day 374 of nonstop protests in Georgia. #theCamiteCase
December 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Georgian protesters have now reached the Government Administration building, demanding an international investigation into Georgian Dream’s use of chemical agents during last year’s crackdowns — as revealed by the BBC.
Day 374 of nonstop protests in Georgia. #theCamiteCase
Day 374 of nonstop protests in Georgia. #theCamiteCase
A massive crowd today in Tbilisi, Georgia — far larger than I expected.
People are demanding accountability for the chemical agents used during last year’s crackdowns and an independent international investigation.
Day 374 of uninterrupted #GeorgiaProtests. #theCamiteCase
People are demanding accountability for the chemical agents used during last year’s crackdowns and an independent international investigation.
Day 374 of uninterrupted #GeorgiaProtests. #theCamiteCase
December 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
A massive crowd today in Tbilisi, Georgia — far larger than I expected.
People are demanding accountability for the chemical agents used during last year’s crackdowns and an independent international investigation.
Day 374 of uninterrupted #GeorgiaProtests. #theCamiteCase
People are demanding accountability for the chemical agents used during last year’s crackdowns and an independent international investigation.
Day 374 of uninterrupted #GeorgiaProtests. #theCamiteCase
“We demand an international investigation.”
Nearly a week after the BBC exposed Georgian Dream’s use of a WWI-era chemical agent against protesters, the regime now claims it was just CS (standard tear gas).
Few believe it.
Day 374 of uninterrupted #GeorgiaProtests.
#theCamiteCase
Nearly a week after the BBC exposed Georgian Dream’s use of a WWI-era chemical agent against protesters, the regime now claims it was just CS (standard tear gas).
Few believe it.
Day 374 of uninterrupted #GeorgiaProtests.
#theCamiteCase
December 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
“We demand an international investigation.”
Nearly a week after the BBC exposed Georgian Dream’s use of a WWI-era chemical agent against protesters, the regime now claims it was just CS (standard tear gas).
Few believe it.
Day 374 of uninterrupted #GeorgiaProtests.
#theCamiteCase
Nearly a week after the BBC exposed Georgian Dream’s use of a WWI-era chemical agent against protesters, the regime now claims it was just CS (standard tear gas).
Few believe it.
Day 374 of uninterrupted #GeorgiaProtests.
#theCamiteCase
A large rally today in Tbilisi, demanding an international investigation into the chemical agents used by Georgian Dream during the 2024 crackdowns.
Day 374 of uninterrupted protests in 8+ cities across Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests #theCamiteCase
Day 374 of uninterrupted protests in 8+ cities across Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests #theCamiteCase
December 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
A large rally today in Tbilisi, demanding an international investigation into the chemical agents used by Georgian Dream during the 2024 crackdowns.
Day 374 of uninterrupted protests in 8+ cities across Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests #theCamiteCase
Day 374 of uninterrupted protests in 8+ cities across Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests #theCamiteCase
Six days after the BBC investigation, Georgian Dream finally claims they only used CS gas (chlorobenzylidene malononitrile) + propylene glycol during the 2024 crackdowns. 1/n
📷 Mo Se
📷 Mo Se
December 6, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Six days after the BBC investigation, Georgian Dream finally claims they only used CS gas (chlorobenzylidene malononitrile) + propylene glycol during the 2024 crackdowns. 1/n
📷 Mo Se
📷 Mo Se
After 373 days of daily protests, one thing has never changed: whenever marches pass through residential streets, locals greet us with smiles, waves, and support.
December 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
After 373 days of daily protests, one thing has never changed: whenever marches pass through residential streets, locals greet us with smiles, waves, and support.
When you’re perfectly happy to be stuck in traffic — because it’s a pro-EU protest march.
Day 373 of uninterrupted protests in Georgia.
Day 373 of uninterrupted protests in Georgia.
December 5, 2025 at 5:55 PM
When you’re perfectly happy to be stuck in traffic — because it’s a pro-EU protest march.
Day 373 of uninterrupted protests in Georgia.
Day 373 of uninterrupted protests in Georgia.
“You were poisoned too!”
A group of Georgian protesters are marching through neighborhood streets, informing residents about the chemical agent used against civilians during last year’s crackdowns — as exposed by BBC’s investigation.
Day 373 of uninterrupted, nationwide protests. 🇬🇪 #theCamiteCasw
A group of Georgian protesters are marching through neighborhood streets, informing residents about the chemical agent used against civilians during last year’s crackdowns — as exposed by BBC’s investigation.
Day 373 of uninterrupted, nationwide protests. 🇬🇪 #theCamiteCasw
December 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
“You were poisoned too!”
A group of Georgian protesters are marching through neighborhood streets, informing residents about the chemical agent used against civilians during last year’s crackdowns — as exposed by BBC’s investigation.
Day 373 of uninterrupted, nationwide protests. 🇬🇪 #theCamiteCasw
A group of Georgian protesters are marching through neighborhood streets, informing residents about the chemical agent used against civilians during last year’s crackdowns — as exposed by BBC’s investigation.
Day 373 of uninterrupted, nationwide protests. 🇬🇪 #theCamiteCasw
For 265 days straight, a group of Georgian protesters has maintained a 24/7 presence outside Parliament — and somewhere along the way, they gained a resident protest kitty. 🐈🇬🇪
December 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
For 265 days straight, a group of Georgian protesters has maintained a 24/7 presence outside Parliament — and somewhere along the way, they gained a resident protest kitty. 🐈🇬🇪
Five days after the BBC exposed Georgian Dream’s use of the chemical agent camite during last year’s crackdowns, the regime is still “investigating” which substance was sprayed on protesters — and has provided no documentation or clarity. 1/n
📷 Mo Se
📷 Mo Se
December 5, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Five days after the BBC exposed Georgian Dream’s use of the chemical agent camite during last year’s crackdowns, the regime is still “investigating” which substance was sprayed on protesters — and has provided no documentation or clarity. 1/n
📷 Mo Se
📷 Mo Se
Day 372 of uninterrupted protests in Georgia. ✅
In the next two days, we have two rallies addressing GD’s use of toxic chemical agents during last year’s crackdown, following BBC’s new investigation.
🎥 Netgazeti
In the next two days, we have two rallies addressing GD’s use of toxic chemical agents during last year’s crackdown, following BBC’s new investigation.
🎥 Netgazeti
December 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Day 372 of uninterrupted protests in Georgia. ✅
In the next two days, we have two rallies addressing GD’s use of toxic chemical agents during last year’s crackdown, following BBC’s new investigation.
🎥 Netgazeti
In the next two days, we have two rallies addressing GD’s use of toxic chemical agents during last year’s crackdown, following BBC’s new investigation.
🎥 Netgazeti
"Fighting until the end."
A drawing by Georgian political prisoner Lasha Ivanadze. He was arrested for participating in the October 4 rally. According to his lawyer, the only 'evidence' in his case is a TV broadcast of him peacefully standing there.
📷 Via Batumelebi
A drawing by Georgian political prisoner Lasha Ivanadze. He was arrested for participating in the October 4 rally. According to his lawyer, the only 'evidence' in his case is a TV broadcast of him peacefully standing there.
📷 Via Batumelebi
December 4, 2025 at 5:11 AM
"Fighting until the end."
A drawing by Georgian political prisoner Lasha Ivanadze. He was arrested for participating in the October 4 rally. According to his lawyer, the only 'evidence' in his case is a TV broadcast of him peacefully standing there.
📷 Via Batumelebi
A drawing by Georgian political prisoner Lasha Ivanadze. He was arrested for participating in the October 4 rally. According to his lawyer, the only 'evidence' in his case is a TV broadcast of him peacefully standing there.
📷 Via Batumelebi
Day 371 of uninterrupted protests in Georgia.
December 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Day 371 of uninterrupted protests in Georgia.
Protest underway in Tbilisi outside the new office of UAE developer Eagle Hills.
Civil and political groups are demanding full disclosure of the deal signed between Georgian Dream and the investors for two massive new developments in Tbilisi and Gonio.
📷 Publika
Civil and political groups are demanding full disclosure of the deal signed between Georgian Dream and the investors for two massive new developments in Tbilisi and Gonio.
📷 Publika
December 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Protest underway in Tbilisi outside the new office of UAE developer Eagle Hills.
Civil and political groups are demanding full disclosure of the deal signed between Georgian Dream and the investors for two massive new developments in Tbilisi and Gonio.
📷 Publika
Civil and political groups are demanding full disclosure of the deal signed between Georgian Dream and the investors for two massive new developments in Tbilisi and Gonio.
📷 Publika
The BBC obtained an inventory from the Special Tasks Department listing “Chemical powder UN3439.” This is a generic UN transport code for a category of hazardous NITRILES — organic CYANIDES. UN3439 is also Class 6.1: a toxic substance. 2/4
December 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The BBC obtained an inventory from the Special Tasks Department listing “Chemical powder UN3439.” This is a generic UN transport code for a category of hazardous NITRILES — organic CYANIDES. UN3439 is also Class 6.1: a toxic substance. 2/4
Georgian Dream’s self-proclaimed Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze CONFIRMED today that a substance under code UN3439 “likely would have been used” during the 2024 protests — possibly essentially acknowledging the BBC’s core claim that camite was deployed. Here’s why: 1/4 🧵
December 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Georgian Dream’s self-proclaimed Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze CONFIRMED today that a substance under code UN3439 “likely would have been used” during the 2024 protests — possibly essentially acknowledging the BBC’s core claim that camite was deployed. Here’s why: 1/4 🧵
"Tell us what you've poisoned us with." A big rally has been scheduled on Saturday in Georgia, after the BBC revealed that Georgian Dream used a WWI-era chemical weapon on protesters last year.
📷 Publika
📷 Publika
December 3, 2025 at 12:23 PM
"Tell us what you've poisoned us with." A big rally has been scheduled on Saturday in Georgia, after the BBC revealed that Georgian Dream used a WWI-era chemical weapon on protesters last year.
📷 Publika
📷 Publika
“Documented, verified, exposed — thanks to the BBC.”
Today in Tbilisi, activists gathered with messages thanking the BBC for its investigative story, which exposed Georgian Dream’s use of a WWI-era chemical agent during last year’s crackdowns on peaceful protesters.
Day 370 of protests.
📷 Publika
Today in Tbilisi, activists gathered with messages thanking the BBC for its investigative story, which exposed Georgian Dream’s use of a WWI-era chemical agent during last year’s crackdowns on peaceful protesters.
Day 370 of protests.
📷 Publika
December 2, 2025 at 6:22 PM
“Documented, verified, exposed — thanks to the BBC.”
Today in Tbilisi, activists gathered with messages thanking the BBC for its investigative story, which exposed Georgian Dream’s use of a WWI-era chemical agent during last year’s crackdowns on peaceful protesters.
Day 370 of protests.
📷 Publika
Today in Tbilisi, activists gathered with messages thanking the BBC for its investigative story, which exposed Georgian Dream’s use of a WWI-era chemical agent during last year’s crackdowns on peaceful protesters.
Day 370 of protests.
📷 Publika
Georgia’s State Security Service has summoned Zviad Maisashvili for questioning.
The infamous clip of special forces kicking him in the head, along with his later interview, appears in the BBC investigation that exposed Georgian Dream’s use of a WW1-era chemical agent during last year’s crackdowns.
The infamous clip of special forces kicking him in the head, along with his later interview, appears in the BBC investigation that exposed Georgian Dream’s use of a WW1-era chemical agent during last year’s crackdowns.
December 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Georgia’s State Security Service has summoned Zviad Maisashvili for questioning.
The infamous clip of special forces kicking him in the head, along with his later interview, appears in the BBC investigation that exposed Georgian Dream’s use of a WW1-era chemical agent during last year’s crackdowns.
The infamous clip of special forces kicking him in the head, along with his later interview, appears in the BBC investigation that exposed Georgian Dream’s use of a WW1-era chemical agent during last year’s crackdowns.
Georgia’s SSS has now summoned pediatric doctor Konstantine Chakhunashvili for interrogation—one of the experts featured in the BBC’s investigation.
Konstantine co-authored a scientific study on the health impacts of the December 2024 crackdowns, which we now know involved a WW1-era chemical agent.
Konstantine co-authored a scientific study on the health impacts of the December 2024 crackdowns, which we now know involved a WW1-era chemical agent.
December 2, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Georgia’s SSS has now summoned pediatric doctor Konstantine Chakhunashvili for interrogation—one of the experts featured in the BBC’s investigation.
Konstantine co-authored a scientific study on the health impacts of the December 2024 crackdowns, which we now know involved a WW1-era chemical agent.
Konstantine co-authored a scientific study on the health impacts of the December 2024 crackdowns, which we now know involved a WW1-era chemical agent.
Day 369 of the #GeorgiaProtests
Protesters showed up masks today—after BBC revealed that Georgian Dream used a WWI-era chemical agent last year.
Covering your face at a protest is now punishable by 15 days in jail, up to 2 years for repeat “offenses” (4 years for “organizers”).
📷 Mariam Nikuradze
Protesters showed up masks today—after BBC revealed that Georgian Dream used a WWI-era chemical agent last year.
Covering your face at a protest is now punishable by 15 days in jail, up to 2 years for repeat “offenses” (4 years for “organizers”).
📷 Mariam Nikuradze
December 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Day 369 of the #GeorgiaProtests
Protesters showed up masks today—after BBC revealed that Georgian Dream used a WWI-era chemical agent last year.
Covering your face at a protest is now punishable by 15 days in jail, up to 2 years for repeat “offenses” (4 years for “organizers”).
📷 Mariam Nikuradze
Protesters showed up masks today—after BBC revealed that Georgian Dream used a WWI-era chemical agent last year.
Covering your face at a protest is now punishable by 15 days in jail, up to 2 years for repeat “offenses” (4 years for “organizers”).
📷 Mariam Nikuradze
A funny video went viral on Georgian FB:
• Day 17 — a protester says he can’t keep standing in the freezing cold anymore
• Day 216 — the same guy is laughing at how absurd it is that the protests are still going
• Day 365 — on the 1-year mark, he’s laughing again, admiring how big the crowd is.
• Day 17 — a protester says he can’t keep standing in the freezing cold anymore
• Day 216 — the same guy is laughing at how absurd it is that the protests are still going
• Day 365 — on the 1-year mark, he’s laughing again, admiring how big the crowd is.
November 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM
A funny video went viral on Georgian FB:
• Day 17 — a protester says he can’t keep standing in the freezing cold anymore
• Day 216 — the same guy is laughing at how absurd it is that the protests are still going
• Day 365 — on the 1-year mark, he’s laughing again, admiring how big the crowd is.
• Day 17 — a protester says he can’t keep standing in the freezing cold anymore
• Day 216 — the same guy is laughing at how absurd it is that the protests are still going
• Day 365 — on the 1-year mark, he’s laughing again, admiring how big the crowd is.
🇺🇦 Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) just published a map of Russian secure-communication terminals they’ve located worldwide — systems used by Russian forces to coordinate operations.
Tbilisi is on the map too. 🇬🇪
(Source: HUR’s official Telegram: t.me/DIUkraine/7390)
Tbilisi is on the map too. 🇬🇪
(Source: HUR’s official Telegram: t.me/DIUkraine/7390)
November 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
🇺🇦 Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) just published a map of Russian secure-communication terminals they’ve located worldwide — systems used by Russian forces to coordinate operations.
Tbilisi is on the map too. 🇬🇪
(Source: HUR’s official Telegram: t.me/DIUkraine/7390)
Tbilisi is on the map too. 🇬🇪
(Source: HUR’s official Telegram: t.me/DIUkraine/7390)
“Sanction Georgian Dream.”
A message to the world from Georgian protesters on day 367 of uninterrupted, nationwide protests.
📷 Megi Benia
A message to the world from Georgian protesters on day 367 of uninterrupted, nationwide protests.
📷 Megi Benia
November 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM
“Sanction Georgian Dream.”
A message to the world from Georgian protesters on day 367 of uninterrupted, nationwide protests.
📷 Megi Benia
A message to the world from Georgian protesters on day 367 of uninterrupted, nationwide protests.
📷 Megi Benia