Protests in Georgia: Thousands rallied in Tbilisi to protest local elections, viewing it as a critical moment to defend democracy against the ruling Georgian Dream party, which has faced accusations of political repression and media crackdowns.
Political Climate: The opposition, including jailed former president Mikheil Saakashvili, claims the elections are marred by severe political reprisals, while the Georgian Dream party maintains it is ensuring stability amid external pressures and disinformation campaigns.
