Georgia crisis deepens as new far-right president set to be appointed

Demonstrations rocked the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, on Friday for the 16th consecutive day, as thousands of pro-EU protesters filled the streets, before gathering in the evening outside parliament. The ruling Georgian Dream party is set to appoint its candidate, the far-right former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili, as president on Saturday.

Dec 13, 2024 - 17:00
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Georgia crisis deepens as new far-right president set to be appointed
Demonstrations rocked the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, on Friday for the 16th consecutive day, as thousands of pro-EU protesters filled the streets, before gathering in the evening outside parliament. The ruling Georgian Dream party is set to appoint its candidate, the far-right former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili, as president on Saturday.