US EditionGeorgia arrests opposition leader amid crackdown on pro-EU voices
- Georgian authorities arrested Levan Khabeishvili, leader of the United National Movement, after he called for a 'peaceful revolution' ahead of municipal elections on October 4.
- Khabeishvili's detention indicates government fear of losing the election, according to a spokesman for the UNM.
- Authorities are cracking down on pro-EU opposition figures amid ongoing protests over last year's disputed election.
- Juansher Burchuladze, a former defense minister, was also arrested on charges of abuse of power.
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Georgia arrests opposition leader amid crackdown on pro-EU voices
Georgian authorities on Thursday arrested Levan Khabeishvili, a leader of the country's largest opposition party, days after he had called for a "peaceful revolution" at municipal elections scheduled for next month. The arrest comes amid a crackdown on pro-European Union opposition figures as street protests continue over a disputed election last October and a subsequent government decision to halt talks on joining the EU.
Colorado Springs Gazette
Georgia arrests opposition figure who urged 'peaceful revolution' at polls
By Lucy Papachristou
Georgian authorities arrested one of the leaders of the largest opposition group today, as a crackdown on dissent intensifies in the Caucasian country.
In a speech on September 16, British MP James McCleary spoke about the democratic problems in Georgia and in this context mentioned the arrests of opposition politicians. “For us, British MPs, it has never been more important to stand up to those who seek to limit or undermine the freedom and democracy we have earned at home and abroad. Everything depends on the rule of law, free and fair elections and respect for fundamental human rights… For e…
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