Saakashvili, ex-Georgia president and pro-Western reformer, faces 12+ years in prison amid protests and political crackdown.
Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, secured majorities in local elections amid protests and accusations of election rigging. Opposition protests turned violent as police used force to disperse demonstrators, including arrests of opposition figures and claims of foreign interference. The unrest follows a disputed parliamentary vote and ongoing tensions over Georgia's EU accession bid.