Abkhazia, Russia

President of Russian-occupied Abkhazia resigns amid protests
Aslan Bzhania's resignation will take effect once protesters withdraw and disperse from government property, according to an announcement from the Russian proxy leader's press service.
Abkhazia President Resigns In Deal With Protesters
The president of the Moscow-backed breakaway Georgian republic of Abkhazia resigned Tuesday, his office said, after reaching a deal with protesters who stormed parliament over a Russian investment plan.
Protesters storm parliament in breakaway Georgia region of Abkhazia over Russia deal
Protesters stormed the parliament of the Russian-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia on Friday and opposition politicians demanded the resignation of the self-styled president over an unpopular investment agreement with Moscow.
Abkhazia's Moscow-backed president resigns after deal with protesters
Abkhazia's president resigned Tuesday after protests over a Russian investment deal. Demonstrators stormed parliament last week, opposing Moscow's economic influence. The breakaway Georgian republic,
In Georgian breakaway Abkhazia, protesters refuse to leave parliament
Protesters in Georgia's Russia-backed breakaway region of Abkhazia declined on Saturday to leave the parliament building which they stormed the previous day, a departure proposed by the region's president as a condition for resigning.
Protesters surround parliament in Russian-backed region of Abkhazia
A truck rammed the gates of parliament in the Russian-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia as hundreds protested against an investment agreement with Moscow. People were shown pouring into the courtyard and attempting to enter the parliament building.
Abkhazia Unrest: Protesters Demand Leader's Resignation Over Moscow Agreement
Protesters stormed the parliament in Abkhazia, demanding President Aslan Bzhania's resignation over an investment deal with Moscow. The unrest highlights Abkhazia's precarious relationship with Russia,
Protesters storm parliament in breakaway Georgian region Abkhazia over deal with Russia
(Reuters) -Protesters stormed the parliament of the Russian-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia on Friday and opposition politicians demanded the resignation of the self-styled president over an unpopular investment agreement with Moscow.
Abkhazia Leader Says Ready To Resign If Protesters Vacate Parliament
The president of the Moscow-backed breakaway Georgian republic of Abkhazia announced Saturday that he is ready to resign after protesters stormed the regional parliament, opposing an investment deal with Russia.
Protesters in Georgia occupy Abkhazia's regional parliament
Opposition protesters in Georgia's breakaway province of Abkhazia have refused to leave key government buildings unless the regional president resigns.
Abkhazia: Leader ready to quit if protesters exit parliament
Locals are angry over a deal with Moscow allowing Russians to buy land.Protesters who stormed the parliament building in Georgia's Russia- backed breakaway region of Abkhazia refused to leave the premises on Saturday,
Protesters in Georgia’s separatist Abkhazia region refuse to cede control of government buildings
Opposition protesters in Georgia's breakaway province of Abkhazia have refused to cede control of key government buildings ...
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Unrest in Abkhazia: Protesters Defy Property Sale Law to Russians
Opposition protesters in Abkhazia refuse to leave government buildings after storming them over a property sale law allowing ...
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Stances of both sides hardening as confrontation plays out in Abkhazia
Protesters claim that the concessions threaten to price locals out of real estate development opportunities, as well as the ...
Police and protesters clash in Georgia’s separatist Abkhazia region over pro-Moscow property measure
Protesters opposing a measure allowing Russians to buy property in the Georgian territory of Abkhazia stormed the separatist ...
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Turmoil in Abkhazia: Political Shifts Amid Protests
Abkhazia's president, Aslan Bzhania, has announced his intention to resign, following protests over an investment deal with Moscow. Demonstrators stormed the parliament in Sukhumi, demanding changes.
Tensions Boil Over in Georgia's Abkhazia Over Property Rights for Russians
Demonstrators oppose a proposal to permit Russian nationals to purchase property in Georgia's breakaway region of Abkhazia.
Abkhazia government sites stormed
Opposition protesters in Georgia's breakaway province of Abkhazia on Sunday refused to cede control of key government ...