🇬🇪STUNNING REVELATIONS from @StudioMonitori expose the scale and sophistication of Georgian Dream’s election fraud during the Oct. 26 elections. This is more than misconduct—it’s a nationwide, systemic operation to steal an election.
🧵Let’s break it down:
1/14 Studio Monitori uncovered a nationwide call center network operated by Georgian Dream. These centers tracked voters in real-time, collecting personal data to be able to put pressure on voters. Every polling station was tied to one or more call centers. See the full report here:
2/14

🇬🇪Violence against peaceful protesters in Tbilisi is unacceptable. Police repression threatens Georgia’s democracy and violates fundamental human rights. It’s time for the world to act.
🧵Here’s how the U.S., Canada, Europe, and other countries should respond.
1/8 📷@RTavisupleba Summoning Georgia’s ambassadors is a clear and effective diplomatic measure to show that this behavior won’t be tolerated. Ministries of Foreign Affairs—and the U.S. State Department—must take this step immediately to convey the seriousness of this.
2/8 📷@RTavisupleba

🇬🇪Georgia’s political crisis continues. Protesters will be beaten tonight. The Oct 26 parliamentary elections have sparked protests, accusations of fraud, and significant international concern.
🧵Here's an update on the latest developments and their implications.
1/10
📷@Mikiashvili_M President @Zourabichvili_S has declared the elections illegitimate, citing violations of voting secrecy, widespread fraud, and denial of judicial appeals for complaints.
She has called for new elections under reformed procedures and independent oversight.
2/10

🌍History offers a sobering lesson: when rulers empower minority or religious groups to maintain control, they often sow the seeds of future conflict.
🧵In this thread, I’ll explore how this recurring strategy has shaped—and fractured—societies across time.
1/23 From colonial Rwanda to Ottoman Bosnia, and from Northern Ireland to Austro-Hungarian Krajina, empowering a specific group often created short-term stability for rulers but left behind deep divisions, mistrust, and violence. Let’s dive in.
2/23

🇬🇪Occupied Georgia. Let’s talk about Abkhazia, an occupied part of Georgia. This small, Black Sea coastal territory has been at the center of historical conflicts, ethnic tensions, and geopolitical struggles.
🧵Here is the background and why this week’s unrest matters so much
/25 Abkhazia was historically part of medieval Georgian kingdoms. It became a principality in the 15th century and eventually part of the Russian Empire in the 19th century. After the Soviet Union's collapse, tensions in the region escalated.
2/25

🇬🇪 MAJOR COVER-UP: Georgia’s democracy is under siege. From multi-layered election fraud to a coordinated state cover-up. Georgian Dream (GD) consolidates power through rigging and cover-up.
🧵 Here are the details, implications, and what must happen next.
1/24 Election fraud was no accident. Hans Gutbrod @HansGutbrod outlines how GD’s tactics, from the “snowball” voter mobilization to targeted intimidation, were part of a calculated strategy to secure victory through fear and control.
2/24
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🇬🇪RECOMMENDED: The parliamentary elections in Georgia were not merely flawed but represented a calculated, multi-faceted assault on democracy.
🧵Prof. @HansGutbrod report highlights Georgian Dream’s extensive and systematic tactics to rig the outcome.
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civil.ge/archives/633898 Key methods included massive vote-buying, estimated to exceed GEL 45 million, voter intimidation, and manipulations that stripped away voting secrecy. These abuses disproportionately impacted rural voters, leaving them highly vulnerable.
2/5

🇬🇪In Tbilisi, Judges Khatuna Khomeriki, Zaza Ramishvili, and Shota Siradze are facing what might be their “application for sanctions” moment.
They’re deciding on Judge Khuchua’s ruling, which exposed serious election secrecy breaches—something Georgian Dream don´t like. 🧵
1/14 Judge Khuchua’s decision to reveal these flaws was a rare act of judicial independence. Now, Khomeriki, Ramishvili, and Siradze must choose: do they back Khuchua’s stand for democracy, or help protect the ruling party’s stranglehold on power?
2/14

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🇬🇪In Georgia's captured judiciary, where US sanctioned clan judges reign, true justice is rarely served.
But today, we see a rare exception: Tetritskaro District Judge Vladimer Khuchua.
🧵His courage may signal a crack in the Georgian Dream's grip on power. More here:
1/7 The Tetritskaro District Court took an unprecedented step by granting @GYLA_CSO’s motion to examine ballots—confirming that voter secrecy was breached in #GeVote2024. In a system where election manipulation is the norm, this is monumental.
2/7

🇬🇪SHOCKING REPORTS emerge of widespread, coordinated election fraud during Georgia’s parliamentary elections. The details reveal a well-oiled machine of manipulation—far too intricate to be local improvisation.
🧵Here’s what went down and why international action is essential. A report from a polling station in Iormughanlo: observers saw Georgian Dream (GD) operatives monitoring voter turnout, organizing transport, and even paying voters. This had to be centralized planning with clear directives from GD leadership.
2/24
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🇬🇪The Oct. 26 election in Georgia marks a dark chapter in the country’s political history. Through meticulous planning, Georgian Dream (GD) staged a calculated, multi-phased campaign to cheat and steal the elections.
🧵Here is what happened and what we need to do about it.
1/25 One of GD’s first moves was to take over the Central Election Committee (CEC). Once an independent body, the CEC is now fully controlled by GD, removing all oversight and turning it into a rubber-stamp authority to approve their election outcomes.
2/25

🇬🇪The October 26 elections in Georgia were marred by extensive fraud. Observers, both local and international, have raised serious concerns, making it clear the results aren’t legitimate.
🧵Here’s why the West must swiftly reject the results.
1/14 The Central Election Commission (CEC) reported Georgian Dream winning 54% of the vote—a notable increase from 48% in 2020. However, Edison exit polls, known for their accuracy in previous elections, showed GD receiving significantly less support, raising serious suspicions.
2/14

🇬🇪The elections are marked by systemic fraud. Leading opposition groups, civil society observers, and international monitors raise urgent concerns, stating that the results do not reflect the will of the people.
🧵This election is stolen and illegitimate and should be rejected. The ruling Georgian Dream is declared the winner with 53.06% by the Central Election Commission (CEC). However, independent exit polls show different results, with opposition parties in the lead and Georgian Dream below 42%.
2/24

🇬🇪The Oct 26 election could redefine Georgia’s democratic future. It's more than a vote—it's a pivotal choice between Russian influence 🇷🇺 and a decisive shift toward the West.
🧵Here's an in-depth update on what's at stake and my predictions about the upcoming elections...
1/19 Georgian Dream (GD), the ruling party since 2012, is facing its toughest challenge yet. After a turbulent campaign marked by inconsistent narratives, GD has struggled to gain momentum.
Even Bidzina Ivanishvili’s recent comments hint at potential acceptance of defeat.
2/19

🇬🇪As Georgia approaches the critical October 26 election, the stakes couldn’t be higher. A victory for Georgian Dream will not only halt Georgia's progress towards EU membership—it will guarantee that Georgia never joins the EU🇪🇺.
🧵Here’s why.
1/15 First, let’s talk about democracy. Georgian Dream has steadily dismantled democratic institutions, exerted pressure on the media, and curtailed civil society. Authoritarianism is creeping in, and the EU will not tolerate this.
2/15

🇺🇦As Russia escalates its war in Ukraine by deploying foreign troops, including North Koreans, the West can no longer afford to stand on the sidelines.
🧵Putin is testing the limits of international resolve, bypassing constraints while Ukraine fights for its very survival.
1/7 Western interventions in the Balkans, Afghanistan, and Iraq were based on the principle of protecting international stability and human rights. Ukraine is no different. The moral and strategic case for sending troops is clear—this is not just Ukraine's fight; it’s ours too.🇪🇺
2/7

🇬🇪Irakli Rukhadze, a name less known in the West but a shadowy titan in Georgia. Through his network of businesses, media, and banking, he holds immense influence over the country’s political and economic landscape.
🧵An oligarch, loan racketeering, and media control thread.
1/15 Rukhadze's rise to power mirrors that of other oligarchs in post-Soviet states. As the co-founder of Hunnewell Partners, his control extends into vital sectors like media and finance. But who is the man behind the curtain?
2/15

🇬🇪 Ivanishvili wrongly claims Georgia started the 2008 🇬🇪🇷🇺 war, should apologize to "South Ossetia", and that Georgian leaders should face war crime prosecutions.
Few Georgians agree, but Putin does.
🧵Here’s why occupation and ethnic cleansing make this so provocative.
1/20 First, it’s crucial to understand the context. Tensions between Georgia and the region of Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) had been escalating for years, with Russia actively supporting separatist movements in both Tskhinvali and Abkhazia since the early 1990s.
2/20

🇬🇪On October 26, Georgia heads to the polls for a crucial parliamentary election, widely seen as a "referendum" between aligning with Europe or leaning toward Russia.
🧵Here's what’s at stake and why this election matters.
1/21 This election is historic, being the first fully proportional parliamentary vote in Georgia. Voters will elect 150 members, and only parties surpassing the 5% threshold will gain seats.
2/21

🇬🇪Meet Zviad Kharazishvili, recently sanctioned by the U.S. under the Magnitsky Act for human rights abuses. Known as "Kharaba", he is a well-connected thug whom Georgian Dream now wants to oversee elections.
🧵A government thug thread ...
1/11 Kharaba's connections extend deep into the Georgian Dream government. As Bidzina Ivanishvili's former bodyguard, he has used these ties to operate above the law, with Ivanishvili's influence providing him protection and the freedom to continue his activities unchecked.
2/11

Meet Beka Odisharia—yet another troubling example of the kind of figures Georgian Dream elects to Parliament. Known for offensive behavior and anti-Western rhetoric, Odisharia represents the darker side of GD’s leadership.
1/6 A prime example of entitlement? His son was caught on video acting aggressively toward🇩🇪German police. Instead of condemning the behavior, Odisharia defended him, showing the impunity that runs in the family.
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