The Messenger - Georgia's English Language Daily

CEC Registers Election Observers as OSCE/ODIHR Declines to Join October 4 Vote

Georgia's Central Election Commission (CEC) has announced that 19 international and 9 local organizations have so far been registered to monitor the municipal elections scheduled for October 4. (more)

Public Defender Pledges Transparency in Reviewing Protest-Related Verdicts and Urges Accountability After Political Clashes

Public Defender Levan Ioseliani has promised full transparency in examining court rulings against citizens detained during recent protests, saying his office will ensure the public receives answers once the review is complete. (more)

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"Germany Condemns Papuashvili's Accusations, Warns of Damage to Bilateral Relations" (more)

Eight Opposition Parties Don't Recognise Local Elections as Legitimate, Refuse to Participate

Boycott or participate in local elections? This question has fractured Georgia's pro-Western opposition forces. Eight opposition parties have announced they will not take part in the local self-government elections scheduled for October 4. (more)