Georgia: OECD observers say Saakashvili's victory is valid, opposition supporters gather to protest - je 6.1.2008 16
Milan TillichJanuary 6, 2008
OSCE observers in Georgia say Saturday's election was "competitive and valid", putting a damper on opposition claims that President Mikhail Saakashvili rigged the vote in his favor. Early results show Saakashvili headed for re-election with an outright majority of votes cast.