“This is a scandalous event, an authoritarian event that is happening in Georgia now, and I have great respect for the people who time and again fill the streets and use the right to demonstrate to express their discontent with the current situation, despite of oppression. ”said Thunberg.

The activist was photographed wearing a keffiyah, in a nod to Palestinians suffering under Israel’s occupation and military attack. Her foray into Georgian politics is the latest expansion of her activism, which has seen her arrested during pro-Palestine protests this year.

According to local media, opposition leaders announced the demonstration a few days ago, marking the second big protest since the elections. After the vote, the European Commission delivered a critical report on the progress of Georgia’s accession to the EU, putting freeze the country’s membership aspirations.

“This week is the week of resistance marches throughout Tbilisi,” said Giorgi Vashadze, a member of the opposition United National Movement. he said during the rally.

“We demand the calling of new elections. “We do not recognize the stolen elections and we do not recognize the legitimacy of parliament,” he said, warning that protests will intensify in the coming days.

“Joining this fight is not only our responsibility, it is everyone’s responsibility,” he added.