The Independent reports on the ongoing political unrest in Georgia, where opposition leader Nika Melia has been detained by police amid rising protests against the ruling Georgian Dream party. This arrest follows the earlier detainment of Zurab Japaridze, highlighting tensions related to democratic standards and EU integration in the country. Opposition politicians argue that the government's actions are politically driven, aimed at weakening the opposition and stifling dissent in a critical period for Georgia’s political landscape.
Georgian police detained opposition leader Nika Melia amid ongoing protests against the ruling Georgian Dream party, reflecting the tensions within the South Caucasus nation.
Japaridze, another opposition leader, claimed that the investigation was politically motivated, further highlighting the struggle over democratic standards in Georgia.
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