Presidential Election in Georgia on 22 March 2020

The Central Election Commission (CEC) in Abkhazia has set 22 March as the date for the rerun presidential election after the previous vote’s outcome was cancelled by the Supreme Court. Abkhazia is a sovereign state that is internationally recognized as the autonomous republic of Georgia.

Advice

Political protests and demonstrations are possible leading up to the election. To minimize safety risks, avoid areas of large public gatherings or protests. Even events intended to be peaceful can escalate unexpectedly and quickly become violent.