opposition-protests-against-presidential-inauguration-in-georgia-some-detained

Opposition protests against presidential inauguration in Georgia, some detained

 • 26733 переглядiв

In the Georgian capital Tbilisi, on December 29, protesters came out with "red cards" against the inauguration of former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili as president. Police began detaining the protesters, Radio Liberty's Echo of the Caucasus project reports, UNN reports.

Clashes broke out between police and anti-government protesters at the rally site, journalists noted .

Subsequently, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that all six protesters who were detained at the rally on Rustaveli Avenue on December 29 had been released.

The inauguration ceremony of Mikheil Kavelashvili took place on December 29 at 11 a.m. Tbilisi time. Representatives of European countries and the United States were not invited to the ceremony.

In the morning, the opposition President of Georgia Salome Zurabishvili voluntarily left the presidential palace.

According to the Georgian Constitution, Zurabishvili's duties were supposed to end after the new president was sworn in. However, Zurabishvili herself and opposition politicians do not recognize Kavelashvili as the sixth president of Georgia.

The Georgian opposition has expressed readiness to physically protect Zurabishvili at her residence on Atonela, and the ruling Georgian Dream party has threatened Zurabishvili with prison if she refuses to leave office or tries to dissolve parliament.

On Saturday, December 14, the Electoral College of Georgia elected the president of the country. Mikheil Kavelashvili won the presidential election in Georgia, the legitimacy of which is not recognized by the current head of state and the opposition.

Kavelashvili, a former football player and representative of the Power of the People party, which formally split from the ruling party, was the only candidate. He is 53 years old and has no higher education. Kavelashvili is a football veteran who began his career at Lokomotiv Tbilisi, then moved to Dynamo Tbilisi, where he became a six-time Georgian champion. In 1995, he joined Spartak Alania in Vladikavkaz, and in 1996 he joined Manchester City (28 matches, 3 goals). He also played for clubs in Switzerland. He played 46 matches for the Georgian national team, scoring 9 goals.

Popular

Senator Graham proposes to exempt countries that help Ukraine from duties

Senator Graham proposes to exempt countries that help Ukraine from duties

 • 16783 переглядiв

Trump bans entry to the US for citizens of 12 countries - CNN

Trump bans entry to the US for citizens of 12 countries - CNN

 • 77176 переглядiв

Commander of the SBS named the priority steps for 100 days

Commander of the SBS named the priority steps for 100 days

 • 29581 переглядiв

News by theme

Opposition protests against presidential inauguration in Georgia, some detained

Opposition protests against presidential inauguration in Georgia, some detained

 • 26733 переглядiв

Estonia sends warship to protect Estlink-1 submarine cable: what's going on

Estonia sends warship to protect Estlink-1 submarine cable: what's going on

 • 29567 переглядiв

Britain to give Ukraine money to investigate Russian war crimes

Britain to give Ukraine money to investigate Russian war crimes

 • 39354 переглядiв

Schedules of power outages in Ukraine: what awaits consumers on December 30

 • 31084 переглядiв

In Mariupol, an occupier's SUV rammed a civilian vehicle

 • 29399 переглядiв

Famous Ukrainian rhythmic gymnastics champion announces retirement: what happened

 • 32702 переглядiв

Occupants carried out 133 attacks in different sectors: where is the hottest

 • 29712 переглядiв