President of Georgia - These Elections Did Not Take Place, New Elections Must Be Held As Soon As Possible

November 18, 2024

President of Georgia,

Atoneli Residence, Tbilisi, Georgia

"... My assessment of the election results is as follows: First and foremost, all principles and standards of Georgia’s Constitution and international law, as enshrined and guaranteed in numerous conventions, were violated. Chief among these were the secrecy of voting and the universality of the vote, as the voting rights of emigrants were disregarded. Moreover, widespread and systematic fraud schemes were evident, encompassing both the pre-election period and Election Day. Crucially, a fundamental right related to elections was also violated - the right to have election complaints reviewed fairly and by an independent judiciary.

Furthermore, the elections are not recognized by the President, any opposition political parties, or a large segment of society, who continue their rightful protests and defiance. Consequently, the legitimacy of the elected Parliament is not acknowledged by anyone. Non-governmental and monitoring organizations, both domestically and internationally, also refrain from declaring these elections as free and fair. Even more significant is the fact that, three weeks later, none of our key democratic partners have recognized the elections. Instead, they emphasize the violations and are considering various measures of pressure.

Thus, the verdict is clear: these elections did not take place".

See the President's full speech, address, assessment, and future plans on the official website of the President of Georgia -

"President's Call for New Elections", President of Georgia, H.E. Salome Zourabichvili.

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