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Georgian opposition leader faces arrest after parliament revokes MP status

Georgia

February 16, 2021

Nika Melia, leader of the largest opposition United National Movement of Georgia, has been deprived of his MP status

Boycott turning into a split? What's going on in the Georgian opposition

Politics in Georgia

January 21, 2021

Some opposition politicians are ready to abandon the boycott of parliament under certain conditions. They have already been accused of treason

Headquarters of Georgian opposition candidate set on fire in Tbilisi

2020 elections in Georgia

November 16, 2020

"Nika Melia was not forgiven for the victory in Gldani," said the representative of the United National Movement

Georgian street protests, negotiations running simultaneously. Photo report

2020 elections in Georgia

November 14, 2020

After negotiations with the authorities, the opposition held a large-scale rally. The requirement is unchanged - repeat parliamentary elections

Georgian opposition leaders refuse to leave parliament despite curfew

2020 elections in Georgia

November 09, 2020

Leaders of the Georgian opposition intend to continue the protest throughout the night. Several arrests have been made, new rallies have been announced, including the creation of ‘live chains’ throughout the city

Georgian opposition calls for new rally, gov’t threatens criminal charges

2020 elections in Georgia

November 09, 2020

The opposition in Georgia calls for a new protest, the authorities warn of tough measures, accuse opposition leaders and promise to start criminal cases. Event overview, photos

Thousands of protests dispersed in Tbilisi with water cannon. Photos

2020 elections in Georgia

November 08, 2020

The Georgian opposition says the recent parliamentary elections were falsified, and demands repeat elections

What does the Georgian opposition plan to do about the election results?

2020 elections in Georgia

November 05, 2020

Authorities say they will stop funding political parties

Georgian NGOs: “The government failed to ensure democratic elections”

2020 elections in Georgia

November 05, 2020

The 2020 parliamentary elections were characterized by a low level of democracy, which will damage the stable development of our country and its international reputation

Proportional representation elections and an iron fence — what will this Georgian parliament be remembered for

2020 elections in Georgia

October 06, 2020

JAMnews asked politicians and experts to recall the main achievements and failures of the ninth convocation parliament

Georgian opposition agrees on candidates for majoritarian MPs in Tbilisi

2020 elections in Georgia

June 19, 2020

The united opposition is preparing for parliamentary elections in October, which will be held according to a new electoral system.

Georgian gov’t going the way of repressions? Arrest of opposition leader Ugulava – analysis

February 12, 2020

Politicians and experts call Ugulava a “political prisoner” and assert Georgia is departing from democracy and the western course

Georgian opposition resumes picketing of parliament, 12 detained

December 12, 2019

One of the reasons for the protest is that the parliamentary majority stripped a leading opposition MP of his mandate

Georgian parliament session broken up by ‘stench of feces’ during vote on heated issues

December 12, 2019

The ruling party has described the incident as a "terrorist act”

Tbilisi parliament rallies again dispersed at night – some protesters injured

November 26, 2019

The opposition says it will continue its protest and blockade of the parliament. Special forces have been mobilized around the building

Former Georgian minister of defence Irakli Okruashvili detained

July 25, 2019

Okruashvili has been accused of incitement to violence and in calling on protesters to storm the parliament building during the Tbilisi protests on June 20

Tbilisi rallies: policeman arrested for beating protester in the face with fist

July 16, 2019

In total, nine people are currently facing charges for events related to the June 20 rallies in Tbilisi, including Nika Melia, a member of the Georgian parliament from the former ruling party

Opposition MP Nika Melia released on bail

June 27, 2019

A city court found the demand of the Prosecutor’s Office to retain Melia in custody unfounded

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