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Aleko Elisashvili has been arrested  

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**Opposition Leader Arrested**

Aleko Elisashvili, a leader of the “Strong Georgia” union, was arrested by Ministry of Internal Affairs employees. The arrest took place near the Courtyard Marriott hotel.

According to eyewitnesses, Elisashvili left a meeting of opposition parties calmly and peacefully. However, special forces approached him and used force to take him away.

Tamar Gedevanishvili, spokesperson for the “Citizens” party, described the scene as a sudden provocation by unknown individuals, known as Titushkas. The purpose of this provocation was unclear.

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