29 August 2014, 18:36
In Tbilisi, five NGO activists are fined for attempting to paint bridge in Ukrainian colours
On August 28, five activists of the NGO "Free Zone" were detained by law enforcers for their attempt to paint a bridge in the centre of Tbilisi in the colours of Ukrainian flag, the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) reports. On August 29, Tbilisi City Court made a decision to fine all five activists for 400 lari (228,6 dollars).
"A group of young people on their own initiative has started painting the fence of the Galaktion Bridge, and that is prohibited by law and is a mutilation of the face of the city. Policemen called on young people to stop their illegal action; however, the young people failed to surrender to the policemen's demand, and the inspectors of patrol police detained five persons," the "News-Georgia" quotes the report disseminated by the press service of the MIA reports.
On August 28, the website of the NGO "Free Zone" published a message stating that it had been "an action of solidarity with the Ukrainian people."
Author: Inna Kukudzhanova Source: CK correspondent
