Georgia Says Ruling Party Won Disputed Election, Opposition Calls Protests

Opposition parties contested the vote result and called fresh protests (Credit: AFP)

Georgia's pro-Western opposition parties called on Thursday for fresh protests after officials said a partial recount confirmed the ruling party won contested parliamentary elections, with Washington and Brussels demanding an investigation.

The opposition said Saturday's parliamentary vote was "stolen" by the ruling Georgian Dream party and refused to recognise the results, plunging the Caucasus country into uncertainty.