Georgia's Disputed Election Results Spark Mass Protests as Orban Visits Amid International Concerns

The recent parliamentary elections in Georgia have been met with widespread controversy and opposition protests. The ruling party, Georgian Dream, has declared victory with almost 54% of the vote, but the pro-Western opposition has accused the party of election rigging and has denied the results. International observers, including the OSCE, have also cited numerous flaws in the election process. President Salome Zourabichvili has called on citizens to protest the disputed election results, stating that the election was marred by unprecedented levels of interference. Thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets, with tens of thousands massing outside parliament on Monday night. Georgian Dream has received criticism for adopting laws similar to those used by the Kremlin to crack down on freedom of speech. The opposition has accused the party of using sophisticated methods to rig the election, which President Zourabichvili has linked to Russia.