The opposition rejected the results immediately, but protests were small and evidence of gross fraud was lacking, muting the international reaction. As reports of voter intimidation and ballot irregularities trickled in,

Anti-government protest in Tbilisi, Georgia Anti-government protesters demonstrate outside the Georgian parliament in Tbilisi for a fifth straight night. Over 200 people were detained during the previous nights of protests against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union.