Georgia's newly elected parliament opens its first session with opposition boycotting
The newly elected Georgian parliament has opened its inaugural session as opposition lawmakers and the country’s president stayed away and thousands of protesters rallied outside under a heavy police
Georgian Ruling Party Defies Protests, Boycott to Re-Open Parliament After Disputed Election
Lawmakers from Georgia's ruling party opened the first session of parliament on Monday after last month's disputed election, defying protesters outside and a boycott by opposition parties who say the vote was illegitimate.
Georgia Ruling Party Opens Parliament Defying Opposition Boycott
Georgia’s ruling party convened parliament for its first session since last month’s election even as opposition lawmakers enforced a boycott and protesters continued street demonstrations over the results.
President and opposition boycott first session of Georgia’s new parliament
Thousands of protesters, watched by riot police, rallied outside and accused the ruling party of rigging the October election under Russian influence.
Opposition Protests Outside Parliament Over Alleged Election Fraud In Georgia
Opposition protesters gathered outside Georgia's parliament on Monday, ahead of the first session since the October 26 election. Demonstrators voiced their discontent with the results, which saw the ruling Georgian Dream party secure about 54% of the vote,
Georgia in turmoil: Parliament session overshadowed by protests
The inaugural session of the Georgian parliament took place in Tbilisi on Monday. The opposition, which does not recognize the results of the October elections, boycotted the proceedings. Protests are ongoing outside the building,
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