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Abkhazia’s parliament elects new human rights commissioner

A psychologist with family ties to senior officials was elected over a lawyer working on human rights in Abkhazia. 

Abkhazia’s parliament elects new human rights commissioner

A psychologist with family ties to senior officials was elected over a lawyer working on human rights in Abkhazia. 

Former Abkhazian MP ‘beaten by President Bzhaniya’s son’

Tengiz Agrba has been hospitalised after allegedly being attacked by President Aslan Bzhaniya’s son and relatives.

Former Abkhazian MP ‘beaten by President Bzhaniya’s son’

Tengiz Agrba has been hospitalised after allegedly being attacked by President Aslan Bzhaniya’s son and relatives.

Activists rally against ‘monster’ building on Sukhumi seafront

The construction of a multi-storey building in a historic quarter of Abkhazia’s capital has prompted pushback from activists and architects.

Activists rally against ‘monster’ building on Sukhumi seafront

By OC Media

The construction of a multi-storey building in a historic quarter of Abkhazia’s capital has prompted pushback from activists and architects.

Bzhaniya returns from ‘fruitful’ Russia–Belarus trip

The Abkhazian president was on a two-week visit to Moscow and Minsk in February.

Bzhaniya returns from ‘fruitful’ Russia–Belarus trip

The Abkhazian president was on a two-week visit to Moscow and Minsk in February.

Abkhazian Parliament rejects ‘repressive’ State Security amendments

Critics of the amendments warned that they would allow authorities to stifle criticism or dissent.

Abkhazian Parliament rejects ‘repressive’ State Security amendments

Critics of the amendments warned that they would allow authorities to stifle criticism or dissent.

Abkhazia announces plans to combat ‘anti-Russian sentiment’

Many Abkhazians fear this will be used to stifle criticism.

Abkhazia announces plans to combat ‘anti-Russian sentiment’

Many Abkhazians fear this will be used to stifle criticism.

The South Caucasus sends aid following deadly quake

A deadly earthquake devastated parts of Turkey and Syria on Monday, leaving over 5,000 dead so far.

The South Caucasus sends aid following deadly quake

A deadly earthquake devastated parts of Turkey and Syria on Monday, leaving over 5,000 dead so far.

International Geneva delegation banned from entering Abkhazia

An EU, UN, and OSCE delegation was scheduled to meet with Abkhaz officials on 8–9 February.

International Geneva delegation banned from entering Abkhazia

An EU, UN, and OSCE delegation was scheduled to meet with Abkhaz officials on 8–9 February.

Abandoned high-rises and housing assistance in Abkhazia

Struggling to make ends meet, some families in Abkhazia are demanding that the government help them escape cycles of rental and poverty.

Abandoned high-rises and housing assistance in Abkhazia

By OC Media

Struggling to make ends meet, some families in Abkhazia are demanding that the government help them escape cycles of rental and poverty.

The Abkhaz blogger charged with treason for calling for unification

Daur Buava, a popular TikTok blogger, has been living in Tbilisi since 2021.

The Abkhaz blogger charged with treason for calling for unification

By Tata Shoshiashvili

Daur Buava, a popular TikTok blogger, has been living in Tbilisi since 2021.