A solitary protest outside a prison becomes a symbol of freedom, justice, and solidarity When Dato’s friend is arrested at a protest and sentenced to 10 days in prison, Dato goes to the Zahesi detention center and begins a solo protest. Soon, his sister Salome joins him. Standing side by side in the cold, their quiet determination became a powerful symbol of friendship, freedom, and the courageous stand for truth. This act of solidarity demonstrated the immense power of unity and compassion to the thousands gathering at Georgia’s pro-European protest movement.