According to local reports, several campaigners and journalists were attacked during their rampage, which led to the Tbilisi Pride group accusing the government of failing to protect people’s “fundamental rights”.
Shocking footage posted by the LGBTQ+ activists showed their right-wing opponents scaling their building to reach the balcony, where they tore down rainbow flags and were seen breaking into the office of Tbilisi Pride.
Other footage showed a journalist with blood around his mouth and nose, and another counter-protestor driving towards journalists on a scooter.
Police were present, but did nothing to stop the attack. The “March for Dignity” event was planned to go ahead on Monday in central Tbilisi as part of their five day-long