Georgia's Election Turmoil: Protests Erupt Over Disputed Vote

Tensions rise in Georgia as opposition challenges election results amid accusations of Russian influence.

The ruling Georgian Dream party was declared the winner of the October 26 parliamentary elections with 53.93% of the vote, a result contested by opposition parties.
Opposition member David Kirtadze threw black paint on the head of the Central Electoral Commission, symbolizing alleged vote manipulation and lack of transparency.
Protests have erupted across Georgia, with thousands demanding a new vote and alleging widespread electoral fraud.
President Salome Zourabichvili and international observers have called for an investigation into the election, citing potential Russian interference.
The European Union and the United States have expressed concern over the election's integrity, affecting Georgia's EU membership aspirations.