Georgian president rejects election results and calls for protests against alleged vote manipulation
Summary: Georgia's President Salome Zourabichvili announced she does not recognize the results of the recent parliamentary election, claiming it was manipulated by Russian influence. She called for public protests against what she described as "total falsification" of votes.
The Central Election Commission reported that the ruling party, Georgian Dream, received 54.8% of the vote. Observers noted a divisive atmosphere during the election, with allegations of intimidation and vote buying, raising concerns about the country's democratic integrity.
Zourabichvili's stance reflects fears that Georgia is moving away from European integration and towards Russian control. The election's legitimacy is now in question, with both local and international observers reporting significant irregularities.
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