Thousands of Georgian opposition supporters rallied in Tbilisi once again, demanding new parliamentary elections under international supervision and an investigation of alleged election fraud.
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00:00Thousands of Georgian opposition supporters gathered in Tbilisi for a second time on Monday
00:08to protest the election result they say was rigged.
00:12The ruling Georgian Dream Party was declared the winner on 26 October amid allegations
00:18of vote rigging helped by Russia.
00:21The protesters waved Georgian and European flags demanding new parliamentary elections
00:26under international supervision and an investigation of the alleged election fraud.
00:34European election observers said they witnessed instances of bribery, double voting and physical
00:39violence.
00:42Opposition leaders vowed to boycott sessions of parliament and hold regular protests until
00:47their demands are met.
00:50The opposition is also urging the West not to recognize the vote and will gather more
00:54evidence of violations to push for a new election.