Protests erupted on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi on the evening of November 24 and continued overnight as demonstrators opposed the legitimacy of Georgia's 11th convocation of parliament. The first parliamentary session, scheduled for November 25, has drawn criticism from the opposition, the president, and non-governmental organizations, who consider the election results illegitimate.
The Georgian Dream party, which scheduled the session despite the election's legitimacy being under review by the Constitutional Court, plans to certify members of parliament, elect a chairman and deputies, and appoint committee heads during the proceedings. Critics, including some constitutional experts, argue that the new parliament lacks the authority to recognize its credentials before the Constitutional Court's decision.
Authorities have tightened security around the parliament building, declaring a yellow security zone with restrictions on access. Police have blocked streets leading to the parliament and deployed special equipment, including a recently purchased water cannon, in Freedom Square. Media access to parliamentary activities has also been curtailed, with online outlets prohibited from entering.
Protesters, many of whom spent the night on Rustaveli Avenue, remain defiant. The demonstrations reflect growing dissatisfaction with the electoral process and concerns over the erosion of democratic principles in Georgia.
The ruling Dream party has vowed to proceed with the session despite widespread boycotts by opposition groups and ongoing constitutional disputes.
The European Commission has announced plans to dispatch a technical mission to Georgia in the coming weeks to investigate alleged violations during the October 26 parliamentary elections.
The protest on Melikishvili Avenue has been temporarily paused following a decision by opposition leaders. The announcement was made to rally participants by key figures from opposition parties.
Police in Georgia detained 16 people in the capital Tbilisi on Tuesday after clashing with protesters opposing the results of last month's parliamentary election, which the opposition and the pro-Western president say were rigged.
The EU will send a mission to Georgia to investigate alleged electoral fraud in the October elections, as announced by Josep Borrell after the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting.
South Korea's opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was acquitted of perjury charges, a legal victory amid ongoing trials that could impact his political future, including a recent conviction over election law violations and allegations tied to a property scandal.
The Sukhoi Superject 100 Aircraft, caught on fire in Turkiye on Sunday evening, with 95 people on board, no injuries or deaths were reported.
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The Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Parliament (Jogorku Kenesh) has approved in its second reading a draft law to ratify an agreement on migration cooperation with Azerbaijan, according to a statement from Kyrgyzstan's Parliament.
The Azerbaijani government has announced its proposed 2025 state budget, prioritizing socio-economic development, national security, and post-conflict reconstruction in line with the directives of President Ilham Aliyev.
Deputy foreign ministers from Iran, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany are set to convene on November 29 to discuss issues related to Iran’s nuclear program, according to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghai.
The National Bank of Kazakhstan has unveiled plans to launch the "Digital Investment Coin" project in early 2025, offering a new way to trade gold investment coins globally.
The China State Construction Engineering Corporation will spearhead the construction of a new international airport in Kyrgyzstan's Jalal-Abad region.
South Korea's opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was acquitted of perjury charges, a legal victory amid ongoing trials that could impact his political future, including a recent conviction over election law violations and allegations tied to a property scandal.
The Sukhoi Superject 100 Aircraft, caught on fire in Turkiye on Sunday evening, with 95 people on board, no injuries or deaths were reported.
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