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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Anti-Western politician Mikheil Kavelashvili elected Georgia’s new president – Times of India

Mikheil Kavelashvili (Picture credit: AP) Georgian lawmakers on Saturday elected former soccer player and anti-Western politician Mikheil Kavelashvili as the country’s new president. Kavelashvili’s election comes amidst ongoing protests sparked by the government’s decision to pause the country’s bid to join the European Union.Kavelashvili, a former soccer player known for his critical stance toward the…

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