Georgia’s new president Mikheil Kavelashvili sworn in amid mass protest – Times of India

Thousands of Georgians protested outside the parliament on Sunday against the inauguration of president Mikheil Kavelashvili of the Georgian Dream party, as the country’s months-long political crisis reached an unpredictable moment.Former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili took the oath of office in a closed-doors ceremony in parliament during a crucial political phase, following the government’s decision to…

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‘Not afraid to stand’: Clashes erupt outside Georgia parliament between pro-EU protesters and police – Times of India

Violent clashes erupted outside Georgia’s parliament between law enforcement and protesters opposing the government’s choice to postpone European Union membership discussions during a post-election crisis, on Saturday. For the third consecutive night, thousands gathered in Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital, resulting in numerous arrests.Following the ruling Georgian Dream party‘s declared victory in the October 26 parliamentary election,…

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