Georgia in Turmoil: Opposition Crackdown Sparks Mass Protests
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Nika Gvaramia, a leader of Georgia's opposition Coalition for Change party, was reportedly beaten unconscious by police in Tbilisi amid ongoing protests against the ruling Georgian Dream party's decision to suspend EU membership talks. The incident, captured on video, follows a series of protests met with harsh police responses, including accusations of torture by Georgia's human rights ombudsman. The unrest stems from a disputed election and the opposition's boycott of parliament, with the European Parliament calling for a re-run.
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