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Unrest in Georgia as far-right loyalist set for presidency

Deutsche Welle Saturday, 14 December 2024 ()
Georgia's ruling party is set to appoint a former soccer star as president through a controversial election process. The opposition sees the move as a further blow to the country's European aspirations.
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