Opera singer charged with trying to overthrow government in Georgia
Georgia has arrested five politicians who wanted to change the government
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Five pro-EU politicians were arrested in Georgia after violent protests in Tbilisi during local elections. The arrested people include opera singer Paata Burchuladze and four other opposition politicians. The ruling Georgian Dream party won the elections on Saturday.
Burchuladze told supporters to 'take power' in Tbilisi. Protesters carried US, EU, and Ukraine flags and went to the presidential building. Police used tear gas and water to stop them.
Six protesters and 21 police officers went to hospital. The government charged them with causing riots and trying to overthrow the government. The opposition says the government cheated in the elections.