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 Bush Praises Georgia for Peaceful Political Transition - 2003-11-26
President Bush commended Georgia for its smooth political transition and quick scheduling of presidential elections during a phone call with interim President Nino Burjanadze. This…
The Main Leader of Protests in Georgia Will Participate in the Presidential Elections
Nino Burjanadze announced that Mikheil Saakashvili, the leader of the protests in Georgia, will run in the presidential elections on January 4. This follows the…
Russian Troops' Withdrawal from Georgia Will Take at Least 10 Years - 2003-11-26
A senior Russian military official announced that the withdrawal of Russian troops from Georgia will take at least 10 years, citing the need for new…
January 4th Set as Date for Election of Successor to Edward Shevardnadze
The Georgian Parliament has set January 4th for the presidential election following Edward Shevardnadze's resignation. Interim President Nino Burjanadze has yet to announce her candidacy,…
Georgia's Parliament Convenes to Set Election Date - 2003-11-25
Georgia's Parliament is meeting for the first time after the resignation of President Eduard Shevardnadze to set a date for new elections, which are to…
General Elections in Georgia to Be Held in 45 Days - 2003-11-24
Eduard Shevardnadze resigned as President of Georgia amid widespread protests following disputed parliamentary elections. Nino Burjanadze has taken over as interim president and pledged to…
Prominent Opposition Figure in Georgia Becomes Acting President - 2003-11-24
Nino Burdzhanadze has been appointed as the acting president of Georgia following a shift in political alliances. She was previously a supporter of the former…
President Edward Shevardnadze of Georgia Resigns
President Edward Shevardnadze of Georgia resigned after facing three weeks of opposition protests regarding disputed parliamentary election results. Mikhail Saakashvili, the opposition leader, played a…
Eduard Shevardnadze Ready to Accept Early Presidential Elections in Georgia - 2003-11-23
Eduard Shevardnadze has agreed to early presidential elections in Georgia amid mounting protests from the opposition. The opposition, led by Mikheil Saakashvili, is demanding the…
Germany Watches Developments in Georgia with Concern - 2003-11-23
Germany is expressing concern over the political crisis in Georgia following controversial elections. German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer has called for peaceful solutions to avoid…
Chaos in Georgia - 2003-11-23
On November 23, 2003, citizens of Georgia called for President Eduard Shevardnadze to emerge from parliament and engage with them, but he refused. This event…
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…
State of Emergency Declared in Georgia - 2003-11-22
On November 22, 2003, opposition forces attacked the parliament in Tbilisi, leading President Shevardnadze to declare a state of emergency. The opposition labeled the parliament…
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.…
Another Member of the Georgian Government Resigns
Another member of President Shevardnadze's government has resigned amid rising tensions ahead of parliamentary elections in Georgia. The Deputy Prosecutor General's resignation follows that of…
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…
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…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Peaceful Protests in Tbilisi - 2003-11-17
On November 17, 2003, peaceful protests took place in Tbilisi, Georgia, as citizens demanded the restoration of free and fair elections. The opposition is actively…
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…
March of Thousands from Parliament to the Presidential Office in Georgia - 2003-11-14
Thousands of Georgians marched to protest the recent election results, with concerns of potential violence. The government warned of armed opposition members planning to confront…
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…
Continued Confrontation of the President of Georgia with the Opposition
The ongoing confrontation in Georgia involves President Edward Shevardnadze and opposition leaders demanding his resignation following disputed election results. Thousands protested in Tbilisi, while opposition…
International Environmental Group Opposes Financing for Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Oil Pipeline
An international environmental group is opposing financial support for the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline, citing environmental risks and violations of international standards. The European Bank for…
Opposition Leaders in Georgia Agree to Meet with President Eduard Shevardnadze - 2003-11-09
Opposition leaders in Georgia have agreed to meet with President Shevardnadze amid protests demanding his resignation following flawed elections. The president has proposed dialogue but…
Protests of Over 10,000 People in Tbilisi, Capital of Georgia - 2003-11-04
Over 10,000 protesters gathered in Tbilisi to accuse President Edward Shevardnadze's government of election fraud following parliamentary elections. Opposition leaders threaten to boycott the results…
International Observers Say International Standards Were Not Met in Georgian Parliamentary Elections
International observers criticized the recent parliamentary elections in Georgia for failing to meet international standards, despite President Shevardnadze's claims of fairness. The ruling party currently…
Parliamentary Elections in Georgia - 2003-11-02
Georgia is conducting parliamentary elections that could test the current government led by President Shevardnadze. Voters will choose representatives for 235 seats, but reports of…