Georgian opposition leader arrested after fourth night of protests
TBILISI, Georgia—A well-known opposition figure was taken into custody by Georgia police early Monday after they used tear gas and water cannon to disperse anti-government demonstrators who had gathered outside Parliament for the fourth consecutive night.
The government's declaration last week that it was halting negotiations to join the European Union sparked the protests. That was interpreted by critics as evidence of a move away from pro-Western policies, which the ruling party disputes, that was influenced by Russia.
One of its leaders, Zurab Japaridze, was arrested by police as he was leaving the demonstration, according to a post on X by the Coalition for Change, the biggest opposition group in the nation.
Police in masks were seen on camera putting Japaridze in an unmarked car. Whet...