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Abkhazia increases fines for ‘inappropriate’ dress 

This includes wearing bathing suits on the streets, toplessness for both men and women, or public nudity.

Abkhazia increases fines for ‘inappropriate’ dress 

This includes wearing bathing suits on the streets, toplessness for both men and women, or public nudity.

Abkhazian government and opposition criticise Georgian President’s EU speech

Georgia’s president’s expression of support for Abkhazia’s anti-government protest on Tuesday was rebuffed by the protesting groups.

Abkhazian government and opposition criticise Georgian President’s EU speech

Georgia’s president’s expression of support for Abkhazia’s anti-government protest on Tuesday was rebuffed by the protesting groups.

Opposition rally in Sukhumi ends peacefully despite high security

Despite athe opposition's demands being refused and unprecedented security measures put in place by the authorities, no significant conflicts took place at a protest in Sukhumi (Sukhum).

Opposition rally in Sukhumi ends peacefully despite high security

Despite athe opposition's demands being refused and unprecedented security measures put in place by the authorities, no significant conflicts took place at a protest in Sukhumi (Sukhum).

Abkhaz opposition to protest to demand government’s resignation

An opposition bloc is demanding the government’s resignation for acting against the interests of Abkhazians and excluding them from public life.

Abkhaz opposition to protest to demand government’s resignation

An opposition bloc is demanding the government’s resignation for acting against the interests of Abkhazians and excluding them from public life.

Activists arrested for hanging banners in Sukhumi 

Two members of the H-ara H-Pitsunda movement were detained for hanging banners with quotes by Abkhazian figures in Sukhumi (Sukhum).

Activists arrested for hanging banners in Sukhumi 

Two members of the H-ara H-Pitsunda movement were detained for hanging banners with quotes by Abkhazian figures in Sukhumi (Sukhum).

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.