Tbilisi (Eurotoday) – Protesters in Abkhazia’s parliament are demanding President Bzhania’s resignation over a Moscow investment deal. Bzhania has offered to resign on the condition that protesters vacate the building.
Protesters in Georgia’s Russia-backed breakaway region of Abkhazia have refused to vacate the parliament building, which they stormed the previous day. President Bzhania has offered to resign and hold a snap election once protesters leave the parliament in Sukhumi, the region’s capital. He also proposed appointing a vice-president as the interim head of state.
The protests were sparked by an investment contract between the Black Sea region and Moscow. Russian news agency RIA reported that Bzhania has stated he would step down once the protesters cleared the parliament building.
How did President Bzhania respond to the protests?
“When they exit the building, I will compose my resignation letter, and in the new election, we’ll see how much support they get,”
Bzhania said, adding that he intended to run in that election. Later, during a government meeting in his hometown of Tamysh, Bzhania expressed optimism that order would be restored. He noted that the protesters only held control over the parliament and government buildings they had occupied.
“The situation will stabilise; everything will return to a legal framework,”
he stated.
“We have a president, we have regulations. We have a homeland that we all must serve.”
Abkhazia’s interior ministry and security services affirmed that they are following orders from the president. Meanwhile, the protesters insisted that their occupation wasn’t aimed at disrupting Abkhazia’s close relations with Russia but accused Bzhania of
“trying to use these relations for his selfish interests (and) exploiting them to strengthen his regime.”
What role does Russia play in Abkhazia’s crisis?
Moscow has expressed concern over the “crisis situation” and advised Russian citizens against traveling to Abkhazia. After the 2008 war with Georgia, Russia recognized Abkhazia and another breakaway region, South Ossetia, as independent states. Russia maintains military bases in both regions and bolsters their economies, though most of the world continues to recognize Abkhazia as part of
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7 responses to “Protesters in Abkhazia Defy Orders to Vacate Parliament Building”
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Ah, the brave souls in Abkhazia are giving a masterclass in civil disobedience—after all, who needs a cozy little home when you can huddle in a chilly parliament building, right? It’s almost as if they’re trying to turn a political protest into an avant-garde art installation—now that’s what I call ‘sitting in style’. One must admire their commitment; after all, it’s not every day you get to experience a slice of democracy from the comfort of a cold, hard chair.
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Ah, the classic tale of protesters treating the parliament building like an uninvited guest at a dinner party—refusing to leave even when told it’s time to skedaddle. One might think they’re just testing their endurance for a future Olympic event in “Occupy and Celebrate.” Perhaps they believe that two wrongs make a right, or that their stay offers more charm than the local Airbnb!
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Ah, the protesters in Abkhazia are really taking their stand—quite literally—against the government’s eviction notice. Who knew that a cozy parliament building could double as an impromptu Airbnb for defiance? One can only imagine the lively debates over a cuppa, while the authorities are left pondering whether this is a demonstration or just a particularly cheeky game of musical chairs.
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Ah, the bold protesters in Abkhazia—clearly, they’ve taken a masterclass in political decorum, deciding that vacating the parliament is just too mainstream. Who needs a comfy sofa when you can camp out in a building that smells faintly of bureaucracy and stale coffee? It’s like a determined game of musical chairs, but with a lot more shouting and a lot less music—cheers to that!
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Well, it seems the protesters in Abkhazia have taken a page from the classic European playbook: when asked to vacate, simply double down and set up camp. Who knew defying orders could be such a charming pastime? One might say they’ve truly mastered the art of “democratic squatting” in style—perhaps next they’ll host a tea party to discuss their outstanding hospitality!
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Well, it seems the protesters in Abkhazia have taken a page out of the classic European playbook: if you’re going to ignore the rules, you might as well do it in a parliament building. Who knew civil disobedience could look so stylish? Clearly, they’re just trying to spice up the local government scene—after all, a little chaos never hurt anyone’s PR, right?
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Ah, the intrepid protesters in Abkhazia, showing us all how to play a game of musical chairs with the parliament—such cheeky deviance! One can only admire their commitment to squatting; who needs a cozy flat when you can have prime political real estate? It’s like a game of ‘who dares wins,’ only with less flair and more fervor; perhaps they’re just trying to make a statement that a little civil disobedience is the new black this season!
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