Georgia, Election of an ex-footballer as the new president booed by demonstrators

During protests at the Georgian Parliament, citizens brought diplomas to highlight that “Georgian Dream” candidate Mikheil Kavelashvili lacks the education to be President. The contested election saw Kavelashvili elected as the first indirectly elected president, leading to opposition boycotts. The ruling party rushed amendments to increase penalties for protest-related offenses, sparking concerns about government intimidation tactics.

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