After the Revolution

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Georgian opposition begins hunger strike

March 9th, 2008 · No Comments

The hunger strike [see previous post] Georgian opposition leaders promised last month, postponed due to lack of interest, is back on.
Five politicians announced today they would start their fast to protest the recent presidential election in Georgia.
According to an article from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty, opposition leader Levan Gachechiladze compared the renewed protest to November demonstrations that brought the capital to […]

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Georgian opposition threatens hunger strike

February 20th, 2008 · 2 Comments

If you think the Georgian elections are over, there’s a crowd of angry Georgians who will tell you you’re wrong.
Opposition leaders have continued to protest, and they’re beginning to see some results.
According to an article from EurasiaNet.org, the government met one of the protesters’ chief demands yesterday by releasing six prisoners arrested for participating in […]

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