Georgia’s leaders and law enforcement are obligated to protect the Constitutional rights to freedom of expression - Price

US State Department spokesman Ned Price commented on the July 5 events in Tbilisi and wrote that they condemned the violent attacks. According to him, law enforcers and members of the government are obliged to protect freedom of expression and security. 

We condemn the July 5 violent attacks in Georgia on civic activists, community members, and journalists. Georgia’s leaders and law enforcement are obligated to protect the Constitutional rights to freedom of expression and assembly and prosecute those participating in violence.