Thousands protest in Tbilisi over controversial parliamentary election – videos
Thousands of people gathered outside Georgia's Parliament in Tbilisi on the evening of 28 October to protest the announced results of the recent parliamentary elections, blocking the adjacent Rustaveli Avenue.
Thousands of people gathered outside Georgia's Parliament in Tbilisi on the evening of 28 October to protest the announced results of the recent parliamentary elections, blocking the adjacent Rustaveli Avenue.
Source: European Pravda quoting Interpressnews
Details: Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili addressed the rally, stating that voters’ voices "had been stolen" in the election.
The president of Georgia, de facto leader of the opposition, climb to the stage in front Tbilisi parliament during the first anti- government protest after saturday's vote pic.twitter.com/5hQye303mR — Davide Maria De Luca (@DM_Deluca) October 28, 2024
Quote: "I vow to stand with you on our European path until we reach Europe’s doors, our true aspiration."
Media Ekho Kavkaza (Echo of the Caucasus) reported that Giorgi Vashadze, a leader from the opposition party Unity – National Movement, demanded a rerun of the elections under international supervision.
Protests starting up on Tbilisi's Rustaveli Ave, in front of Georgia's parliament building. Thousands here already for what promises to be a pivotal night in Georgian history. pic.twitter.com/9VCZGutyJ7 — Neil Hauer (@NeilPHauer) October 28, 2024
Earlier today, protesters gathered near Parliament jeering Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who arrived in Tbilisi to meet with Georgian authorities.
Background: Opposition parties have rejected the election results, accusing Georgian Dream of "stealing" them, and have called for public demonstrations.
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