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Confusion in Abkhazia as foreign minister ‘resigns’ and returns

The incident, which took place on Monday night, has prompted speculation regarding potential motives for the supposed resignation. 

Confusion in Abkhazia as foreign minister ‘resigns’ and returns

The incident, which took place on Monday night, has prompted speculation regarding potential motives for the supposed resignation. 

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).

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.

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.

Criminal investigations follow Abkhazia protest violence

Another protest action in Abkhazia ended with the opposition's demands for constitutional reforms. 

Criminal investigations follow Abkhazia protest violence

Another protest action in Abkhazia ended with the opposition's demands for constitutional reforms. 

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.