The State Security Service of Georgia (SSSG) has launched an investigation into possible exceeding of official powers and potential assistance to foreign entities, following a BBC report suggesting that Georgian police may have used a toxic chemical used in the military against protesters last year.
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Aleko Elisashvili, an opposition politician and leader of the Lelo/Strong Georgia alliance, faces up to 15 years in prison after prosecutors charged him with attempted terrorism over an alleged attempt to set fire to the Tbilisi City Court chancellery.
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"Opposition Calls for International Investigation After BBC Report on Chemical Use During Crackdowns"
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