Georgia Faces Turmoil Over Disputed Election Results

Protests erupt in Tbilisi as President Zurabishvili challenges election outcome, alleging Russia's influence.

Police in Tbilisi dismantled protest camps as demonstrators demanded annulment of the October 26 election results.
President Salome Zurabishvili has filed a lawsuit with Georgia's constitutional court, citing violations of voting secrecy and universality.
The ruling Georgian Dream party, accused of authoritarianism and pro-Russian leanings, secured 54% of the vote, according to the election commission.
International observers and opposition parties have raised concerns about election irregularities, including voter intimidation and fraud.
The European Union and the United States have called for an investigation, with the EU warning of halted membership prospects without electoral reforms.