Opposition Leaders Arrested Amid Georgia Unrest

In recent days, Georgia has witnessed escalating violence and political unrest following the government's suspension of EU accession talks. Opposition leader Aleksandre Elisashvili was arrested for assaulting a member of the ruling party, while another prominent opposition figure, Nika Gvaramia, was violently detained during police raids on opposition party offices. Protests erupted after the ruling Georgian Dream party's controversial parliamentary election victory, which many allege was marred by fraud and supported by Russia. Police have responded to these demonstrations with force, resulting in significant injuries and hundreds of arrests. The country's president, Salome Zourabichvili, has condemned the government's actions and called for international pressure, while the ruling party has dismissed claims of repression, framing their actions as necessary prevention against unrest. The situation continues to raise serious concerns about the future of democracy in Georgia amidst fears of increasing authoritarianism.