GeorgiaLive updates | Tbilisi Pride cancelled as mob violence continuesby OC Media• 0 min readShare▲A mob attacks journalists near the parliament building in Tbilisi on 5 July. Photo: Mariam Nikuradze/OC Media.Support independent journalism this holiday season —and help us bring you more news and commentary from the Caucasus in 2026.Become a member25% OFF GeorgiaQueer RightsTbilisi PrideOC Media • Follow3606 articles•0 FollowersOpen Caucasus Media brings you news, commentary, multimedia, and podcasts from the North and South Caucasus.
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