Georgia's Election Faces Fraud Allegations Amid Protests

International observers and opposition leaders claim widespread vote manipulation in Georgia's recent parliamentary elections.

Two individuals, including a deputy city council chairman, were arrested for alleged ballot-stuffing in Marneuli during the October 26 vote.
The ruling Georgian Dream party claimed victory with 54% of the vote, despite opposition and President Salome Zurabishvili rejecting the results as fraudulent.
International bodies such as the EU, NATO, and the U.S. have called for a thorough investigation into alleged election irregularities.
Mass protests have erupted in Tbilisi, with demands for a new election under international supervision due to suspected electoral fraud.
The Central Election Commission has announced a partial recount, while critics accuse the ruling party of using sophisticated techniques to manipulate rural votes.