Mock prison cells are being removed before Biden’s visit

2009-07-22 17:05

On the threshold of Joe Biden's arrival [expected at 6 p.m.] mock prison cells, installed over 3 months ago by opposition, are being removed from Rustaveli Avenue.

MIA units have been working all along the street since 3 p.m., owners of all the cars parked near Tbilisi- Marriott hotel, were asked to parked them in other streets.

Few opposition members, staying in the cells in the afternoon, didn't resist. No opposition leaders were in Rustaveli Avenue that time.

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