What triggered the 2007 mass demonstrations against Saakashvili's government?
Detention of Irakli Okruashvili
Economic crisis
Allegations of election fraud
International pressure
Answer
The 2007 mass demonstrations against Saakashvili's government were triggered by the detention of Georgian politician Irakli Okruashvili. The protests were violently dispersed by special forces, and the largest opposition media outlet, Imedi TV, was raided by the police.
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