Protests Erupt in Georgia Over Election Results

Thousands of opposition supporters in Georgia have rallied for a second consecutive night to protest the October 26 parliamentary election results, which they claim were marred by vote-rigging and Russian interference. Opposition leaders, including Badri Japaridze of the Lelo Strong Georgia Coalition, have vowed to boycott parliament and demand new elections under international supervision. President Salome Zourabichvili has also rejected the election results, urging international support for the protests. The ruling Georgian Dream party, which won approximately 54% of the vote, denies these allegations and claims to uphold a neutral stance in the Ukraine conflict. Climate activist Greta Thunberg joined the protests, emphasizing the interconnectedness of democracy and social justice. The protests reflect escalating political tensions in Georgia as the opposition calls for continuous civil resistance until their demands are met.