Local media in Georgia reported that police carried out raids targeting the offices of several opposition groups and non-governmental organizations.

Georgian police have raided the offices of an opposition party and arrested its leader in an apparent attempt to squelch a wave of mass protests over the decision to suspend negotiations on joining the European Union.

The atmosphere in Georgia is becoming increasingly tense. On Wednesday, just before another demonstration scheduled for the evening, the police searched the offices of opposition parties. Several people were detained,