Tbilisi, Georgia - December 28, 2024 Thousands of Georgians joined hands on December 28 to form a "Chain of Unity" in the capital, Tbilisi, symbolizing their solidarity and demanding snap parliamentary elections. The protest, marking one month of pro-European Union demonstrations, comes as frustration mounts over the Georgian Dream party’s decision to delay EU integration talks. Protesters, supported by President Salome Zourabichvili, accuse the ruling party of rigging October's elections, which officially handed them 54% of the vote. Democracy Defenders Georgia shared footage online, proclaiming the human chain as a testament to the nation's unity. However, the month-long protests have been marred by crackdowns, with hundreds arrested and rights groups alleging instances of torture. Georgia remains divided between its Russia-leaning government and a vocal pro-Western opposition, with tensions showing no sign of easing.