Protesters expressed anger as the newly elected Georgian parliament opened its inaugural session on Monday. Opposition lawmakers and the country’s ceremonial president stayed away and thousands of protesters rallied outside, accusing the ruling party of rigging the vote under Russian influence.

Protesters express anger amid Parliament’s first session in Georgia

Protesters expressed anger as the newly elected Georgian parliament opened its inaugural session on Monday. Opposition lawmakers and the country’s ceremonial president stayed away and thousands of protesters rallied outside, accusing the ruling party of rigging the vote under Russian influence.