Abkhazia
Abkhazian opposition leader Ardzinba detained at Russian border
The move was seen by Abkhazian opposition figures as being politically motivated.
The move was seen by Abkhazian opposition figures as being politically motivated.
Georgian Dream founder Bidzina Ivanishvili had vowed to ‘apologise’ to South Ossetia over the former ruling UNM party’s role in the August 2008 War.
The ruling party repeatedly appealed to the issue of territorial integrity during the 2024 pre-election campaign.
Gunba’s inauguration was attended by representatives of Russia, South Ossetia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Transnistria.
Earlier in March, Inal Khashig became the first Abkhazian journalist to be added to the registry.
There have been conflicting accounts of the incident.
In the days since the Kremlin-favoured candidate won, authorities have increasingly cracked down on political opponents.