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Georgia's President Sparks Protests Over Election Fraud Claims

TBILISI, GeorgiaMonday, October 28, 2024

In Georgia, President Salome Zourabichvili has urged people to hit the streets after the opposition accused the ruling party of cheating in Saturday's election. Speaking alongside opposition leaders on Sunday, she stated, "I don't accept this election. It can't be accepted, because acknowledging it would mean welcoming Russia's influence in our country. " She planned a protest outside parliament for Monday evening, claiming the election was rigged.

Zourabichvili, a known critic of the Georgian Dream party, added, "We saw and suffered from a Russian special operation. They took away our right to choose, they held a Russian election. " The election brought up questions about Georgia's independence and whether it's being swayed by its powerful neighbor, Russia. Protests like these could shape the future of Georgia's political landscape.

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