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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.

Russia offers to help Georgia ‘normalise relations’ with Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Lavrov’s statement was met with positivity by the ruling Georgian Dream party.

Russia offers to help Georgia ‘normalise relations’ with Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Lavrov’s statement was met with positivity by the ruling Georgian Dream party.

Abkhazia approves agreement on enforcing economic rulings with Russia

Parliament-accredited journalists were barred from attending the proceedings. 

Abkhazia approves agreement on enforcing economic rulings with Russia

Parliament-accredited journalists were barred from attending the proceedings. 

Russia demands removal of Shamil Basayev photo from Abkhazian museum

Basayev is considered a ‘Hero of Abkhazia’ for his role in the 1992–1993 War in Abkhazia.

Russia demands removal of Shamil Basayev photo from Abkhazian museum

Basayev is considered a ‘Hero of Abkhazia’ for his role in the 1992–1993 War in Abkhazia.

Abkhazia welcomes Georgia’s intent to ‘apologise’ for 2008 War

Georgia’s Bidzina Ivanishvili had vowed to ‘apologise’ to Ossetians for the 2008 War after the Georgian parliamentary elections.

Abkhazia welcomes Georgia’s intent to ‘apologise’ for 2008 War

Georgia’s Bidzina Ivanishvili had vowed to ‘apologise’ to Ossetians for the 2008 War after the Georgian parliamentary elections.

Journalist and activist attacked by ‘masked men’ in Abkhazia

Opposition groups claim the attack was politically motivated.

Journalist and activist attacked by ‘masked men’ in Abkhazia

Opposition groups claim the attack was politically motivated.

Russia cuts financial support to Abkhazia in ‘serious blow’ to relations

Russia’s financial aid to Abkhazia makes up a large proportion of Abkhazia’s budget.

Russia cuts financial support to Abkhazia in ‘serious blow’ to relations

Russia’s financial aid to Abkhazia makes up a large proportion of Abkhazia’s budget.

Russia ‘to halt support to Abkhazia’ until it complies with demands, leaked document suggests

The threat emerged in a leaked document purported to be the minutes of a meeting between President Bzhaniya and a top Russian official.

Russia ‘to halt support to Abkhazia’ until it complies with demands, leaked document suggests

The threat emerged in a leaked document purported to be the minutes of a meeting between President Bzhaniya and a top Russian official.