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Georgia Protests Erupt Over Arrests and Vote-Rigging Claims

5/31/2025

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Protests in Georgia intensify as police arrest opposition leaders Nika Melia and Zurab Japaridze, igniting public outrage. Melia faces charges for allegedly insulting an officer, while Japaridze's refusal to testify fuels tensions. Demonstrators rally for new elections and the freedom of political prisoners, condemning the government's alleged vote-rigging and oppressive tactics.

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Protests in Georgia intensify as police arrest opposition leaders Nika Melia and Zurab Japaridze, igniting public outrage. Melia faces charges for allegedly insulting an officer, while Japaridze's refusal to testify fuels tensions. Demonstrators rally for new elections and the freedom of political prisoners, condemning the government's alleged vote-rigging and oppressive tactics.