Georgia holds local elections as opposition calls for protests

laprovence.com (French)

Georgia is holding local elections amid calls for protests from opposition parties. Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has warned of a severe police response to any unrest, vowing to thwart "revolutionary" aims. Several opposition parties, including the UNM, are boycotting the vote and urging supporters to take to the streets. These elections are seen as a crucial test for the ruling Georgian Dream party following disputed 2024 parliamentary elections, which led to months of protests.


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