**Report on Georgia’s Elections Not Free or Fair**
A new report from the OSCE/ODIHR has found that Georgia’s October 26 elections were not free, secret, or equal. This is according to Eka Gigauri, Executive Director of Transparency International Georgia.
**Violations and Schemes on Election Day**
The report highlights several issues with the election process. It mentions legislative changes and laws adopted during the pre-election period that negatively impacted the environment. The report also criticizes the conditions created for voters, who were unable to vote freely and feared negative consequences for their choices.
**Undue Influence, Bribery, and Intimidation**
The report addresses several other issues, including:
* Undue influence on public sector employees
* Voter bribery and intimidation
* Negative assessment of post-election developments, including court and election commission disputes
**Police Actions Evaluated Negatively**
The actions of the police and other institutions during protests were also evaluated negatively.
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