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Tense days in Abkhazia after arrest of former Bzhania aide

Rumours of a possible military takeover circulated around the Abkhazian capital last week following the arrest of former presidential aide Akhra Avidzba on weapons charges. 

Tense days in Abkhazia after arrest of former Bzhania aide

Rumours of a possible military takeover circulated around the Abkhazian capital last week following the arrest of former presidential aide Akhra Avidzba on weapons charges. 

As Abkhazia calls for dialogue, will Tbilisi answer?

Since a change of power in Abkhazia in March, the new authorities in Sukhumi have made repeated calls for increased dialogue with Tbilisi.

As Abkhazia calls for dialogue, will Tbilisi answer?

By Shota Kincha

Since a change of power in Abkhazia in March, the new authorities in Sukhumi have made repeated calls for increased dialogue with Tbilisi.

Caucasus governments remain silent on Belarus crackdown

Several leaders from the Caucasus courted controversy by being among only a handful of world leaders to congratulate the Belarusian President.

Caucasus governments remain silent on Belarus crackdown

Several leaders from the Caucasus courted controversy by being among only a handful of world leaders to congratulate the Belarusian President.

Abkhazia ‘has not received’ Russian funding for 6 months

The news came at a time of increased economic strain — as Abkhazia comes to grips with the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Abkhazia ‘has not received’ Russian funding for 6 months

The news came at a time of increased economic strain — as Abkhazia comes to grips with the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Aslan Bzhaniya elected president of Abkhazia 

Bzhaniya won 57% of votes according to the official results, far ahead of his nearest rival Adgur Ardzinba.

Aslan Bzhaniya elected president of Abkhazia 

Bzhaniya won 57% of votes according to the official results, far ahead of his nearest rival Adgur Ardzinba.

Abkhazian opposition leader ‘poisoned again’

Aslan Bzhaniya had been similarly incapacitated before presidential elections in 2019.

Abkhazian opposition leader ‘poisoned again’

Aslan Bzhaniya had been similarly incapacitated before presidential elections in 2019.

Abkhazian President Raul Khadzhimba resigns from office

Khadzhimba stepped down following days of anti-government protests and a Supreme Court ruling that his election was unlawful.

Abkhazian President Raul Khadzhimba resigns from office

Khadzhimba stepped down following days of anti-government protests and a Supreme Court ruling that his election was unlawful.

Abkhazian presidential challenger vows to fight election despite ‘poisoning’

Aslan Bzhaniya’s opposition coalition announced they would conduct their own investigation into his sudden illness.

Abkhazian presidential challenger vows to fight election despite ‘poisoning’

Aslan Bzhaniya’s opposition coalition announced they would conduct their own investigation into his sudden illness.