Legislation fueled fears it would have severely restricted dissent and the activity of civil society groups in the country and push it toward authoritarianism
Saakashvili was convicted in absentia in 2018 for abuse of power during his presidency, charges he says were politically motivated
The nationwide elections were held on October 2 in a highly polarized atmosphere and were seen as a referendum on Georgian Dream's rule.
Videos showed anti-LGBT groups waving Georgian flags scaling the Tbilisi Pride headquarters, tearing town pride flags, and ransacking the office
Live broadcasts from the scene showed demonstrators huddled in large groups as they were sprayed with water
Nika Melia is facing charges of inciting a riot during an anti-government protest in the capital Tbilisi last month
No candidate won 50 percent of the vote
