Protesters in Georgia strike parliament fence with stones

World November 25, 15:15

The opposition planned to disrupt the session by gathering its supporters at a rally late on November 24

TBILISI, November 25. /TASS/. Protesters are banging on the iron fence in front of the parliament building in the Georgian capital, a TASS correspondent reported.

The protesters are using stones, metal bars, and wooden flagpoles. Some even threw eggs smeared with paint over the fence. So far, the police have not responded to such behavior by the demonstrators.

Georgia’s 11th parliament, formed based on the results of the October 26 parliamentary elections, began performing its duties on Monday. The opposition planned to disrupt the session by gathering its supporters at a rally late on November 24. The protesters spent the night outside the parliament building, but it was to no avail, as many law enforcement officials were present.

Georgians participated in the parliamentary elections on October 26, marking the country's first elections using electronic ballot boxes. The Central Electoral Commission finally reported that the ruling Georgian Dream party received 53.93% of the vote, securing 89 mandates out of 150. Four opposition parties surpassed the five-percent threshold: the Coalition for Change (garnered 11.03% and 19 mandates), the United National Movement (received 10.17% and 16 mandates), the Strong Georgia coalition (obtained 8.81% and 14 mandates), and the Gakharia For Georgia party (achieved 7.78% and 12 mandates). All opposition parties have refused to acknowledge the election results. Opposition leaders have been holding protests in Georgia since November 4.

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