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Explainer | How a controversial investments agreement led to the downfall of the Abkhazian president

Everything that has happened in Abkhazia, from a capital city blockaded to the resignation of President Aslan Bzhaniya.

Explainer | How a controversial investments agreement led to the downfall of the Abkhazian president

By OC Media

Everything that has happened in Abkhazia, from a capital city blockaded to the resignation of President Aslan Bzhaniya.

Abkhazian President Bzhaniya resigns after mass protests

Bzhaniya said he had resigned to ‘maintain stability and constitutional order’ in the country. 

Abkhazian President Bzhaniya resigns after mass protests

Bzhaniya said he had resigned to ‘maintain stability and constitutional order’ in the country. 

Political deadlock in Abkhazia as President Bzhaniya clings to power

Abkhazia’s political crisis deepened over the weekend as both the government and opposition refused to compromise.

Political deadlock in Abkhazia as President Bzhaniya clings to power

Abkhazia’s political crisis deepened over the weekend as both the government and opposition refused to compromise.

Abkhazia descends into chaos as President Bzhaniya refuses demands to resign

After protesters stormed the parliament building on Friday, there were conflicting reports that Bzhaniya had resigned.

Abkhazia descends into chaos as President Bzhaniya refuses demands to resign

After protesters stormed the parliament building on Friday, there were conflicting reports that Bzhaniya had resigned.

Protesters storm Abkhazia’s parliament as anger over controversial investment law boils over

Protesters smashed gates and broke through windows to enter the building.

Protesters storm Abkhazia’s parliament as anger over controversial investment law boils over

Protesters smashed gates and broke through windows to enter the building.

Protests across Abkhazia after opposition leaders arrested

Tensions in Abkhazia over a series of controversial pro-Russian economic reforms boiled over after several opposition leaders were arrested.

Protests across Abkhazia after opposition leaders arrested

Tensions in Abkhazia over a series of controversial pro-Russian economic reforms boiled over after several opposition leaders were arrested.

Russia calls for ‘demarcation of Georgia–Abkhazia and Georgia–South Ossetia borders’

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Russia have again demanded to relocate the discussion from Geneva.

Russia calls for ‘demarcation of Georgia–Abkhazia and Georgia–South Ossetia borders’

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Russia have again demanded to relocate the discussion from Geneva.

Abkhazians follow Georgia’s elections closely, but quietly

Some in Abkhazia are worried about how a potential change in Tbilisi’s political orientation could impact Abkhazia’s security.

Abkhazians follow Georgia’s elections closely, but quietly

By OC Media

Some in Abkhazia are worried about how a potential change in Tbilisi’s political orientation could impact Abkhazia’s security.

Abkhazia and South Ossetia crossings closed in run-up to Georgian elections

Both Abkhazia and South Ossetia have closed their checkpoints until after the elections on 26 October, citing security concerns. 

Abkhazia and South Ossetia crossings closed in run-up to Georgian elections

Both Abkhazia and South Ossetia have closed their checkpoints until after the elections on 26 October, citing security concerns. 

Georgian Dream breaks silence by denying confederation plans with Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Georgian Dream’s parliamentary leader, Mamuka Mdinaradze, voiced frustration at what he called ‘anti-national rumours’ about the alleged plan.

Georgian Dream breaks silence by denying confederation plans with Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Georgian Dream’s parliamentary leader, Mamuka Mdinaradze, voiced frustration at what he called ‘anti-national rumours’ about the alleged plan.