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Protests Erupt After Controversial Georgian Elections Confirm Ruling Party's Victory

Following the October 26 elections, protests against alleged vote rigging continue, with calls for investigations and claims of electoral fraud arising.

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Updated: Nov 16th, 2024, 3:13 PM ET

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Protests have erupted in Georgia following the ruling Georgian Dream party's claimed victory in the October 26 elections, with allegations of vote rigging and election fraud. Opposition members disrupted a Commission meeting, resulting in the election chief being attacked with paint. President Zourabichvili denounced the elections as illegitimate, urging international support for demonstrators. European election observers highlighted a divisive atmosphere rife with bribery and violence. The EU and US have called for investigations amid rising tensions, as many Georgians view this election as critical for their aspirations to join the EU, previously halted over controversial laws.

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