**Georgian Police Disperse Tbilisi Protest**
The Georgian police broke up a protest in the city of Tbilisi on November 18. The protesters were demanding new elections, but they are planning to continue their protests elsewhere.
**Opposition Refuses to Recognize Election Results**
The opposition is refusing to recognize the election results, which they claim were rigged. They want a recount and fresh elections. The ruling party, Georgian Dream, has close ties to Russia and won nearly 54% of the vote in the disputed election.
**Police Used Force to Disperse Protesters**
The police used force to disperse the protesters on November 18. The Interior Ministry said they had warned the opposition leaders about the planned measures. They claimed that there were not enough protesters to block the road, which is why they took action.
**International Observers Raise Concerns**
International observers have raised concerns about widespread allegations of intimidation, ballot-stuffing, and vote-buying in the election. This has led to a rift between Tbilisi and the West. The European Commission has suspended Georgia’s EU accession process.
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