The opposition believes that the elections were rigged and wants to reorganize them, while the mobilization of protesters does not weaken in the streets.
Published on 03/12/2024 13:28
Updated on 03/12/2024 13:32
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The Constitutional Court of Georgia refused on Tuesday, December 3, to invalidate the legislative elections, officially won at the end of October by the ruling party, Georgian Dream. She “did not accept the complaints (…) aimed at having the elections of October 26 recognized as unconstitutional”she declared in a press release, specifying that this decision was “finale”.
The opposition considers that the elections were rigged and wants to reorganize them, amid pro-EU demonstrations in this Caucasian country. Twenty-six people were injured Monday evening, mostly demonstrators, during clashes with the police. Rallies also took place elsewhere in the country, such as in Batumi, Georgia's second city, according to local media. A new evening of mobilization is planned for Tuesday.
In response, the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, attacked his opponents on Tuesday. His political rivals “orchestrated the violence of recent days”he said during a press conference, while NGOs are accused of having “provided equipment” to the demonstrators. They “will not escape their responsibilities”added the head of government.
The protest also went beyond the streets, giving rise to strike movements in companies or public entities. Several ambassadors have resigned or published letters denouncing the government's choice. Irakli Kobakhidze also threatened civil servants who joined the movement: “We are closely monitoring everyone’s actions and they will not go unanswered within the framework of the law and the Constitution.” He called it a process “public service self-cleaning”.
