Nika Melia Sentenced for Contempt in Georgia

Nika Melia, Ahali-Coalition for Change leader, gets 1.5 years prison for contempt of court after splashing water at judge.
Melia jailed since May for refusing to testify in parliamentary inquiry on Saakashvili-related crimes.
Georgian Dream accused of authoritarianism, plans to ban opposition parties.
Georgia's relations with European Union worsened over democratic backsliding, affecting accession.

Politics | International Relations | Law

European Union | Georgia

Mikheil Saakashvili | Nika Melia

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