Police raid
Georgia declares independence from the Soviet Union on 9 April 1991. On 26 May the first presidential elections are held, which see Zviad Gamsakhurdia, the leader of the liberation movement become first-ever president of Georgia. Nevertheless, tensions rise as the opposition of Gamsakhurdia is strengthening, accusing him in establishing a dictatorship. On 19 August Prime Minister of Georgia Tengiz Sigua resigns and joins the opposition. The National Guard of Georgia also divides into supporters and opponents of Gamsakhurdia. On 24 August the Chief of National Guard Tengiz Kitovani and anti-Gamsakhurdia militants also turn towards the opposition. On 21 December Police raid the demonstrations in Tbilisi demanding Zviad Gamsakhurdia to resign. On 21 December rebellious parts of the National Guard of Georgia led by Tengiz Kitovani and paramilitary organization Mkhedrioni enter Tbilisi. The situation escalates into a civil war.