Georgian police have arrested an opposition leader during anti-government protests, which have been ongoing for four nights. The protests are a response to the government's suspension of EU accession talks, seen by critics as a shift towards pro-Russian policies. The US and EU express concern over democratic backsliding.
Georgia n police arrested a prominent opposition leader, Zurab Japaridze, leader of the Coalition for Change, following the use of water cannons and tear gas to disperse anti-government protests that have been ongoing for four consecutive nights. These protests were triggered by the government's decision to suspend talks on joining the European Union, which critics interpret as a shift towards pro- Russia n policies.
The United States and the European Union have expressed concern over this perceived erosion of Georgia's democratic processes, while Russian officials deny any interference, despite former president Dmitry Medvedev's warning that Georgia is moving 'along the Ukrainian path'. Police reported 113 injuries since the protests began, while Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze accused the opposition of attempting to overthrow the constitutional order through coordinated violence
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