Georgia jails opposition leader amid crackdown on dissent

Opposition leader Zurab Japaridze has been jailed in Georgia, escalating tensions following accusations of a rigged 2024 election and ongoing protests. Japaridze's refusal to cooperate with a parliamentary inquiry, which he deems politically motivated, has resulted in pre-trial detention. Critics accuse the government of authoritarian tactics, mirroring Russia, and jeopardizing Georgia's EU aspirations.