Following Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's announcement to postpone EU membership talks until 2028, Georgia has witnessed persistent protests. Opposition groups claim the recent elections won by the Georgian Dream party were fraudulent, inciting public outrage. Police arrests included key opposition figures like Nika Melia, whose mistreatment at the station was reported. Demonstrators, dissatisfied with governmental actions, blocked major roads while underscoring the tensions between the ruling party and the opposition. The political landscape remains tumultuous, further fueled by disagreements over the legitimacy of the newly elected president, Mikheil Kavelashvili.
At the police station, I was sitting on a chair in handcuffs and was kicked by a police officer, said Nika Melia after his arrest.
Georgia's Interior Ministry warned protesters that blocking the road was a criminal offence, emphasizing the government's stance on maintaining order during the protests.
Protests erupted after Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced he would delay EU membership talks until 2028, leading to dissatisfaction among opposition leaders and demonstrators.
Mikheil Kavelashvili's inauguration was criticized as fraudulent by his predecessor, highlighting ongoing tensions within Georgia’s political landscape.
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