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Georgia's ruling party nominates far-right former footballer for president
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27/11/2024
Georgian Dream picks Mikheil Kavelashvili as presidential candidate amid protests and opposition backlash over disputed parliamentary elections.
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The governing party in Georgia has picked a former footballer as its candidate for the country's new president.
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The Georgian Dream Party nominated Mikhail Kavilashvili,
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a 53-year-old former national team player and Premier League footballer,
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as its candidate for the country's largely ceremonial presidency.
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The nomination follows the party's controversial election victory,
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which sparked protests and led to a boycott of Parliament by opposition parties.
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The opposition claims the election was rigged under Russian influence.
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