Georgia's president calls for protests over disputed election results
Summary: Georgia's President Salome Zourabichvili has urged citizens to protest the results of a disputed parliamentary election, claiming it was marred by interference aimed at keeping Georgia aligned with Russia. Tens of thousands gathered in Tbilisi, demanding the election be annulled.
The ruling Georgian Dream party claimed victory with nearly 54% of the vote, despite reports of violence and irregularities. Zourabichvili called for an international investigation, citing numerous complaints about the election process.
The U.S. has also called for a full investigation, highlighting issues like vote buying and intimidation. Zourabichvili criticized the government's actions this year, which she believes have stalled Georgia's bid to join the European Union.
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