Memorial dedicated to “those who were shot dead under Saakashvili's regime” opened in Tbilisi

“Buta was shot dead here! The Memorial is dedicated to the memory of the youngsters who were shot dead during Saakashvili's regime!”, - the memorial plaque was opened at the Didube Church today, on the 14 th anniversary of Buta Robakidze’s death.

The opening ceremony was attended by ruling team-backed presidential candidate Salome Zurabishvili and Chairperson of Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee Eka Beselia.

Salome Zurabishvili congratulated the citizens on the St. Georgia’s Day.

“I would like to congratulate entire Georgia on this day. Giorgoba is a brilliant festival for us. This memorial plaque is dedicated to the memory of young people, and first of all, Buta Robakidze. Our society is obliged to not forget the years that destroyed people, their freedom, their health and their lives. This is what must not take place in this country in the future. We want new Georgia.

Yesterday, there was a symbolic day when the photographers' case came to an end. We want such fair Georgia. Many people are still waiting for restoration of justice in our country.

We were fighting for this together. Unfortunately, this fight has not been completed yet, but we have the day of victory today, "said Zurabishvili.

Amiran (Buta) Robakidze was shot dead by a police officer in 2004.