Leader of Georgia's separatist region of Abkhazia resigns, ending unrest
Following days of unrest in which the opposition seized government buildings, the leader of Georgia's separatist region of Abkhazia has resigned.
Leader of Georgia's Breakaway Region Resigns Following Violent Protests
Aslan Bzhania, the leader of the Georgian breakaway region of Abkhazia, resigned on Tuesday following days of violent unrest.
Abkhazian leader steps down amid mass protests and unrest
Aslan Bzhania, the leader of separatist Abkhazia, resigned after talks with the opposition. Reuters reported this, citing a statement from Bzhania's press office. Aslan Bzhania, the leader of Abkhazia,
New leader takes over after protests in breakaway Georgian region
The leader of the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia resigned on Tuesday and was replaced by his deputy until new elections, days after protesters seized government buildings and forced him to scrap an unpopular deal with Russia.
Leader of Russian-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia resigns
The leader of the Moscow-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia resigned on Tuesday after a deal allowing for the expansion of Russian business in the republic led to mass protests and the opposition seizing government buildings.
Protesters in separatist Georgian region occupy government buildings, calling for leader's ouster
Opposition protesters in Georgia’s breakaway province of Abkhazia have refused to cede control of key government buildings seized during rallies on Friday during which at least 14 people were injured
Turmoil in Abkhazia: President Bzhania Resigns Amid Protests
Aslan Bzhania, the Russian-backed leader of Abkhazia, has agreed to resign following protests over an investment agreement with Moscow. Protestors stormed the parliament in the capital, Sukhumi, demanding change.
Protesters, government in Georgia's separatist region of Abkhazia reach agreement to end unrest
Opposition protesters in Georgia’s breakaway province of Abkhazia and its separatist government appeared to have reached an agreement on Tuesday to end days of unrest in which key government buildings were seized by demonstrators and at least 14 people were injured in clashes with police.
Abkhazia: Leader of Georgia breakaway region resigns
Aslan Bzhania is quitting just days after crowds stormed government buildings over a controversial pro-Russia bill.
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President of Abkhazia Bzhania Resigns
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Media reports: Abkhaz “President” Bzhania agrees to resign
"After nearly eight hours of intense negotiations between government and opposition representatives, President Aslan Bzhania ...
So-called president of Abkhazia resigns
Aslan Bzhania, the so-called "president" of occupied Georgian Abkhazia, has resigned but may withdraw his statement if ...