Orban visits Georgia to support ruling party amid election protests
Summary: Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Georgia to support the ruling Georgian Dream party amid protests against its recent election victory. The opposition claims the election was marred by vote rigging and Russian interference.
Tens of thousands of Georgians protested outside parliament, demanding a new election and an investigation into alleged electoral fraud. President Salome Zourabichvili criticized the government for its ties to Russia and called for international support for the demonstrations.
The Central Election Commission reported that Georgian Dream received 54.8% of the vote. Observers noted the election occurred in a divisive atmosphere, with allegations of intimidation and vote-buying, particularly in rural areas.
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