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A demonstrator holds an EU and a Georgian national flags attending an opposition protest against the results of the parliamentary election in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Zurab Tsertsvadze)

Georgia begins investigating its disputed election but the opposition calls the probe into question

The Prosecutor’s Office in Georgia says it has launched an investigation into alleged vote-rigging in last weekend’s parliamentary election, which officials said was won by the ruling party and the opposition denounced as illegitimate

By SOPHIKO MEGRELIDZE
Published - Oct 30, 2024, 12:25 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 05:50 PM EST

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — The Prosecutor’s Office in Georgia said Wednesday it has launched an investigation into alleged vote rigging in last weekend’s parliamentary election, which officials said was won by the ruling party and the opposition denounced as illegitimate.

The opposition immediately raised objections that the Prosecutor’s Office would not conduct an independent investigation because its head was appointed by parliament, which is dominated by the Georgian Dream ruling party.

Georgian Dream, which has deepened the country’s ties with Russia, declared victory in Saturday’s election after authorities said it won about 54% of the vote with almost all ballots counted. The balloting was seen by many Georgians as a choice between continuing to support the ruling party or seeking closer integration with the European Union.

European observers said the election took place in a “divisive” environment marked by intimidation and instances of vote-buying, double voting and physical violence. Georgian observers also reported multiple violations and said the results do not reflect “the will of the Georgian people.”

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