Georgian police conducted raids on the offices of an opposition party and arrested its leader in response to ongoing mass protests triggered by the government's decision to suspend negotiations on joining the European Union. The protests, which have lasted for six nights, have seen clashes between demonstrators and riot police, resulting in over 300 protesters being detained and more than 100 people treated for injuries.
The ruling Georgian Dream party defended the police actions, stating that the raids were aimed at individuals who incited violence during the protests in an alleged attempt to overthrow the government. Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze characterized the raids as preventive measures rather than repression.
