By Ailis Halligan in Tbilisi International organisation and Western political leaders have expressed concern in light of widespread reports of systemic fraud and violations in the Georgian parliamentary elections which took place on October 26. Official results declare the ruling Georgian Dream party the victors, with over 50% of the votes, however the country’s pro-Western opposition, who officially won a combined 37%, claim the elections were rigged, and are refusing to recognise the result. “International observers have not declared these elections free and fair,” stated US Secretary of Sta…