Georgia in crisis
Georgia's outgoing president refuses to quit as successor sworn in
Thousands of Georgian protesters have formed a human chain in the capital, Tbilisi, ahead of a political showdown as the new president prepares to be sworn in. The inauguration of a new president - former Manchester City footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili, who is seen as an ally of the ruling Georgian Dream party - is due on Sunday.
Georgia in crisis as hardline president sworn in amid protests and political row
Outgoing President Salome Zourabichvili, a pro-EU opponent of the ruling party, said in a defiant speech to supporters outside the presidential palace that she was leaving the residence, but that Kavelashvili had no legitimacy as president,
The party has vowed to continue pushing toward accession in the European Union but also wants to “reset” ties with Russia.
A European official declared that “the engagement shown on election day” should be considered evidence “of a system that is ...
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Georgia’s new president was not directly elected after a change to the constitution, and was the only person on the ballot.
Outgoing president Salome Zourabichvili said she will leave the Orbeliani Palace in Tbilisi but insisted she is still the ...
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Salome Zourabichvili's term is due to end on Sunday, but she says she is her country's last legitimate institution.
Protests in Georgia against the country's democratic backsliding depend on the struggle to sustain hope for a better future. The post Georgia's Opposition Needs to Do More Than Just Harness Anger ...
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