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Today’s vote has been described as one of the most critical for the South Caucasus nation of 3.7 million people, and also one of its most divisive. In a rally ahead of the election members of the ruling Georgian Dream party addressed thousands of supporters, telling them to “choose peace, not war”. The party, led by billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, has said the election is a choice between peace under their direction or potential war with neighbouring Russia. Their 12-year grip on power will be threatened by four main opposition parties: United National Movement, Strong Georgia, Coalition for …

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