Georgian president rejects election results, cites Russian interference and calls for protests
Summary: Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili announced she will not recognize the results of the October 26 parliamentary elections, alleging Russian interference. She called for protests starting October 28, claiming the election was marred by violence and intimidation.
The ruling Georgian Dream party reported a victory with 54.8% of the vote, but opposition parties and election monitors raised concerns about irregularities, including voter intimidation and violence. Many opposition leaders declared the election results fraudulent.
International observers noted significant violations during the election, undermining its credibility. The U.S. and EU officials called for investigations into the reported irregularities, while Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban praised Georgian Dream's victory.
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