GYLA’s observers reported acts of confrontation outside Sagarejo no.42 electoral precinct where supporters of majoritarian candidates from the Georgian Dream and the Alliance of Patriots clashed. Based on GYLA’s observers, total of 7 people were involved in the incident. Physical confrontation was also reported outside Satarejo no.20 electoral precinct. PEC Chairperson called police to the scene of the incident to maintain order and avoid provocation. 

Although both acts of alleged violence occurred outside (as opposed to inside) polling stations, such incidents create tension and interfere with peaceful administration of election processes. 

 GYLA urges election stakeholders to refrain as much as possible from any kind of violence, to remain patient in anticipation of completion of polling process and tabulation of votes. 

GYLA urges law enforcement authorities to immediately respond and tackle all acts of violence, and ensure peaceful administration of the election process. 

Irregularities observed in the process of counting and tabulating votes: 

GYLA’s observer reported that a member of Martvili no.15 PEC intentionally miscounted votes in favor of the Georgian Dream’s candidate. According to the observer, the first counter did not announce name of a candidate in whose favor a particular vote had been cast. The observer also reported interference in her monitoring activities. 

GYLA’s observer has filed a complaint over these issues. 

 

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