Issuance of movement permits, required for travel within and beyond Akhalgori district, has been resumed. Under the new arrangement, documents are now also being issued to employees of publicly funded organisations, who have previously been refused on the grounds of their place of work.

According to local residents, the process initially began quietly and without public announcement, with permits primarily granted to individuals identified as supporters of the so-called authorities or deemed loyal to them. Despite the opaque nature of the process, news spread quickly among residents of Akhalgori, as locals began noticing specific individuals travelling towards Tbilisi.

Public dissatisfaction has been growing over the selective approach to issuing movement permits, with residents voicing their protests on several occasions. The people of Akhalgori have called on the so-called authorities to ensure greater transparency in the permit issuance process and to guarantee equal access for all.

According to local accounts, following these demands, changes were introduced and the distribution of permits began to be extended to a broader group of applicants. Although the process has not yet become fully widespread, residents note that a positive shift is nonetheless becoming apparent.