The Messenger - Georgia's English Language Daily

Georgian Dream Seeks Constitutional Ban on Major Opposition Parties

Georgia's ruling Georgian Dream party has asked the Constitutional Court to outlaw three major opposition forces, escalating the country's political tensions ahead of next year's elections. (more)

For Georgia Party Ends Boycott, Takes Seats in Disputed Parliament

Eleven members of former Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia's opposition For Georgia party took their seats in Georgia's disputed Parliament on October 28, ending a yearlong boycott of the legislature dominated by the ruling Georgian Dream. (more)

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"Opposition Leader Gedevan Popkhadze Begins Hunger Strike Demanding New Elections" (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)