Protests taking place in Sarpi

A protest rally is underway in Sarpi, demanding the opening of the border between Georgia and Turkey.

The citizens who were employed in Turkey are demanding the opening of the border between the two countries.

Protesters blocked the Sarpi-Batumi central highway for several minutes. Law enforcers are mobilized on the spot. The primary road, at this time, is open.

Traffic between Georgia and Turkey got suspended on March 15, 2020, due to a pandemic.