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Georgia's Election Results Spark Controversy

In Georgia's recent parliamentary elections, the ruling party Georgian Dream claimed victory with 54% of the vote. However, opposition parties and President Salome Zourabichvili have alleged widespread electoral fraud, accusing the government of using Russian tactics to manipulate the results. Protests are expected as the opposition refuses to concede defeat.

Georgia Protests Election Results

Thousands of Georgians protested in Tbilisi against the ruling Georgian Dream party's victory in the parliamentary elections, citing widespread voter intimidation and fraud. Opposition leaders, including President Salome Zourabichvili, have called for new elections, claiming the results undermine the country's aspirations for EU membership.