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#2020 Georgia Parliamentary Elections

Watchdogs back ex-security chief’s claim of ‘large-scale electoral fraud’ in Georgia

The groups accused the government of offering pardons, pressuring public employees, and misusing resources to influence the outcome of elections

Watchdogs back ex-security chief’s claim of ‘large-scale electoral fraud’ in Georgia

The groups accused the government of offering pardons, pressuring public employees, and misusing resources to influence the outcome of elections

Datablog | Georgia’s COVID-19 cases exploded due to the 2020 parliamentary elections

New analysis suggests that the 2020 parliamentary elections led to a massive rise in COVID-19 cases and deaths in Georgia. 

Datablog | Georgia’s COVID-19 cases exploded due to the 2020 parliamentary elections

By Givi Silagadze

New analysis suggests that the 2020 parliamentary elections led to a massive rise in COVID-19 cases and deaths in Georgia. 

Georgia’s opposition divided on ‘Serbian’ model

The ruling Georgian Dream has tried to downplay being alone in the parliament while friction grows among opposition groups about how to move forward.

Georgia’s opposition divided on ‘Serbian’ model

The ruling Georgian Dream has tried to downplay being alone in the parliament while friction grows among opposition groups about how to move forward.

Georgian election watchdog in hot water over parallel vote count error

ISFED has admitted that an error in their tabulation suggested the gap between the official vote count and theirs was larger than it really was.

Georgian election watchdog in hot water over parallel vote count error

ISFED has admitted that an error in their tabulation suggested the gap between the official vote count and theirs was larger than it really was.

Georgia’s new parliament opens without a single member of the opposition

Opposition groups have refused their parliamentary mandates, as negotiations with the ruling party are stuck in a deadlock. 

Georgia’s new parliament opens without a single member of the opposition

Opposition groups have refused their parliamentary mandates, as negotiations with the ruling party are stuck in a deadlock. 

Historic low turnout in Georgian election

Candidates from the ruling Georgian Dream Party have won all 17 seats up for grabs in the second round of Georgia’s parliamentary elections.

Historic low turnout in Georgian election

Candidates from the ruling Georgian Dream Party have won all 17 seats up for grabs in the second round of Georgia’s parliamentary elections.

Georgians go to the polls despite opposition boycott

While opposition candidates remain on the ballots, all major opposition groups have called on their supporters to boycott the vote.

Georgians go to the polls despite opposition boycott

While opposition candidates remain on the ballots, all major opposition groups have called on their supporters to boycott the vote.

UNM leader sidelined after suggesting ‘dialogue’ with Georgian Dream

Grigol Vashadze rebelled against his own party in calling for dialogue with the government and for the opposition to enter parliament.

UNM leader sidelined after suggesting ‘dialogue’ with Georgian Dream

Grigol Vashadze rebelled against his own party in calling for dialogue with the government and for the opposition to enter parliament.

Anti-government protesters defy curfew in Tbilisi

 Over 100 protesters remained outside parliament overnight in defiance of a curfew in force between 22:00–05:00.

Anti-government protesters defy curfew in Tbilisi

 Over 100 protesters remained outside parliament overnight in defiance of a curfew in force between 22:00–05:00.

Protesters face off with riot police outside Georgian Central Election commission

Riot police deployed water cannons outside the CEC offices after protesters began to take down fences surrounding the building.

Protesters face off with riot police outside Georgian Central Election commission

Riot police deployed water cannons outside the CEC offices after protesters began to take down fences surrounding the building.