The President accuses Moscow and calls for a protest against the “sham vote”

Today’s news: new protests in Bangladesh, protesters call for the resignation of President Shahabuddin. Activists are raising the alarm about environment and rights over hydroelectric dam projects on the Mekong between Thailand and Laos. Hundreds of thousands of South Korean protesters promote a prayer service against the recognition of rights for same-sex couples.

GEORGIA

President Salome Zourabichvili does not recognize the results of the electionsin which the pro-Russian ruling Georgian Dream party supposedly won. Speaking of a “Russian special operation” to distance the country from Europe, he calls on the population to take to the streets tonight in Tbilisi to protest against “vote falsification.” The Central Election Commission awarded Georgian Dream 54.8% of the votes in the vote held on October 26.

BANGLADESH

The protests They intensified in Dhaka when protesters called for the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin and clashed with the police, who intervened with riot gear to defend the official residence. At least 30 people were injured. The discontent was triggered by the president’s statements – a largely ceremonial position – that former premier Sheikh Hasina never signed the resignation letter, contradicting previous statements. Some words that cast doubt on Hasina’s departure and delegitimize the current interim government.

THAILAND – LAOS

For the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH), the projects of hydroelectric dams Cross-border crossings along the Mekong River pose a risk to the ecosystem, economy and security of the Thai community. In a letter sent to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the experts express their concern, following complaints from local residents about the environment and rights.

SOUTH KOREA

Hundreds of thousands of Protestant Christians yesterday celebrated a religious service to protest the recent Supreme Court ruling recognizing the right of same-sex couples to receive state health insurance. In response, LGBTQ activists and Catholic and Anglican organizations criticized the demonstration for denying inclusivity, diversity and respect for human rights.

IRAN

Narges Mohammadi, human rights activist, was transferred from prison to a hospital in Tehran after more than two months of serious health problems and deprived of the right to receive treatment. This was reported by the husband of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner, who thanked “the support of activist groups” and “the pressure of the world community and the media.” He has spent several stints in prison over the past 20 years; He is now serving a 12-year sentence for “propaganda.”

RUSSIA

In the Siberian region of Jacuzia, relatives cannot bring home the bodies of their loved ones killed in the fighting in Ukraine, in areas where bridges are missing to cross rivers and lakes. At the same time, ferries have become almost impossible to take due to escalating prices, with huge queues and boat breakdowns.

Türkiye – ARMENIA

The Transport Ministers of Yerevan and Ankara will meet shortly to discuss the start of restoration works on the Gyumri-Kars railway line. This was stated by the Armenian special representative for the normalization of relations with Türkiye, Ruben Rubinyan, with whom other reopening and connection projects will be discussed, such as the Margara bridge.RUSS