March 9, 2009 - 20:08 AMT
Georgian Opposition collected almost 50 thousand signatures against Saakashvili
"April the 9th " protest action organizers, Georgia's opposition parties, launched 'box actions" in Tbilisi. Numerous political forces, including Conservative Party, People's Party, Democratic Movement, Freedom party, Traditionalists, Manufacturers, Women's Party, Georgia's Way, United Georgia joined the campaign. The citizens of Tbilisi were called on to sign a demand for president Mikhail Saakashvili's resignation. The parties managed to collect 48 347 signatures within 5 days.

A 3 day-action will be launched in 16 major cities of Georgia on Mar 10. "The action will involve Telavi, Gori, Zestafoni, Poti, Dusheti, Batumi, Ozurgetti, Akhaltsikhe, marneuli, Gardabani, Rustavi, senaki, Gurdgaani, Samtredia, Zugdidi and Kutaisi," Georgia Online reported.