Nika Melia detained in the Lisi area

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Nika Melia detained in the Lisi area

29-05-2025 21:37

Nika Melia, one of the leaders of the Coalition for Change, has been detained. According to the press-office of the party, he was detained in the Lisi area.

According to "Kurieri", he is allegedly being detained under administrative law. However, no agency has officially confirmed his detention yet.

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