Nika Melia, a Georgian opposition leader, has been jailed amid a crackdown on democracy in Georgia, which has seen multiple opposition figures imprisoned following disputed elections and halted EU accession. The government, led by Bidzina Ivanishvili, faces accusations of authoritarianism and human rights violations, with protests ongoing in Tbilisi demanding new elections and the release of political prisoners. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)