November 2003
Parliament of Georgia Votes Confidence in Foreign Minister and Head of Election Committee - 2003-11-30
The Georgian Parliament has approved Tedo Dzhaparidze as the new Foreign Minister and Zurab Chiaberashvili as the head of the Central Election Commission. Dzhaparidze aims…
Georgian Foreign Minister Resigns - 2003-11-28
Irakli Menagarishvili, the Foreign Minister of Georgia, resigned amid government changes following former President Eduard Shevardnadze's resignation. The dismissal of election head Nana Dudariani, criticized…
President of Georgia Declares State of Emergency
Eduard Shevardnadze has declared a state of emergency in Georgia amid protests demanding his resignation. The opposition claims election fraud, and military forces are on…
Senior Security Official of Georgia Claims Recent Parliamentary Elections Were Fraudulent
A senior security official in Georgia has claimed that the recent parliamentary elections were fraudulent, raising concerns about potential violence between opposing factions. The U.S.…
Election Observers Declare Georgian Parliamentary Election Results Fraudulent
Election observers have declared the results of Georgia's parliamentary elections fraudulent, leading to calls for President Shevardnadze's resignation from the opposition. The U.S. is urging…
U.S. Envoy Calls for Reconciliation in Georgia's Leadership Crisis
The U.S. envoy urged Georgian President Shevardnadze to resolve a leadership crisis peacefully amid protests over alleged electoral fraud. The situation is tense as the…
OSCE to Present Final Report on Azerbaijani Presidential Elections This Week - 2003-11-18
The OSCE will release its final report on the Azerbaijani presidential elections, revealing that international standards were not met during the voting. Ilham Aliyev is…
Georgian Motorists Support Anti-Shoard Nadzé Protests by Honking
Georgian motorists honked in support of protests against President Edward Shoard Nadzé, part of a civil disobedience campaign led by Mikheil Saakashvili. Despite calls for…
Eduard Shevardnadze Consults with Vladimir Putin for the Second Time in Two Days
Eduard Shevardnadze has consulted with Vladimir Putin twice in two days amid protests in Georgia over alleged electoral fraud. The situation has calmed down, with…
Georgian Police Prevents Opposition Hunger Strike in Front of Presidential Palace
Georgian police stopped an opposition hunger strike protesting alleged electoral fraud from the November 2 elections. The opposition leader is calling for a large rally…
Opposition Leader in Mauritania Arrested for Attempted Coup - 2003-11-10
Mohamed Ould Haidalla, the opposition leader in Mauritania, was arrested for allegedly planning a coup after losing the presidential election. Current President Maaouiya Ould Sid'Ahmed…