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Controversy Erupts Over Georgia's Election Results Amid Allegations of Fraud

The ruling Georgian Dream party claims victory, but opposition forces and international observers question the legitimacy of the vote.

  • The Georgian Dream party, led by Bidzina Ivanishvili, reportedly won over 54% of the vote in the October 26 elections, extending its control of parliament.
  • Opposition parties, including the United National Movement, have rejected the results, citing irregularities and calling the election 'stolen.'
  • International observers, such as the OSCE, noted concerns about the election's fairness, highlighting voter intimidation and discrepancies in polling results.
  • Protests have erupted in Tbilisi, with opposition groups planning to boycott the national assembly and calling for a reevaluation of the election process.
  • The election has drawn international attention, with concerns about Georgia's democratic trajectory and its geopolitical alignment between Russia and the West.
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