Editorial photo #13551553 Social Issue
Commemorations Of The Events Of April 9, 1989 And 1991.
People gather at a memorial in Tbilisi, Georgia, on April 9, 2026, to commemorate the anniversary of two significant events: the deaths of 21 people during a confrontation with Soviet troops on April 9, 1989, and Georgia's declaration of independence from the Soviet Union on April 9, 1991. The Georgian government attends the memorial with a large police presence to prevent disruptions by opponents who spent the night at the site. Several incidents of violence and arrests occur between opponents and pro-government supporters. (Photo by Sebastien Canaud/NurPhoto)
