**PACE Concerned About Arrests and Police Brutality in Georgia**
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has expressed concern about the arrests and pre-trial detentions of opposition leaders and activists in Georgia. PACE monitoring rapporteurs Claude Kern and Edite Estrela have condemned police brutality against journalists and peaceful protesters.
**Concerns About Politically Motivated Prosecution**
The rapporteurs are worried that the police actions may be motivated by politics rather than a desire to uphold justice. They say that this is not acceptable in a democratic society based on the rule of law.
**Police Brutality Against Journalists and Protesters**
Kern and Estrela have condemned the violence used by police against journalists and peaceful protesters, including youth. They say that there seems to be a sense of impunity for such behavior, which is unacceptable.
**Calls for Investigation and Accountability**
The rapporteurs have called on authorities to investigate all reported cases of police violence and excessive use of force. They want those responsible to be held accountable and urge the government to respect the rights of freedom of expression and assembly.
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