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 Bzhania resigns amidst mass protests
Aslan Bzhania, the leader of the separatist region of Abkhazia, has resigned following discussions with the opposition. The Reuters agency reported this, citing a statement from Bzhania's press office.
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.
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
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.
Georgian breakaway region’s leader resigns after pro-Russia law sparks protests
The unrest in Abkhazia comes at a time of political turmoil in Georgia, where the pro-Russia ruling party’s recent electoral victory has been met with widespread protests and has prompted the opposition to refuse to take up its parliamentary seats in the nation’s capital,
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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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, ...