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Abkhazia Protests: Investment Deal Sparks Crisis

Protests in Abkhazia against a controversial investment agreement with Russia lead to clashes and a potential change in leadership.

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What is the main cause of the protests in Abkhazia?: Protests erupted in Abkhazia due to an investment agreement with Russia, with demonstrators demanding the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania and rejecting his offer of early elections.
What was the protesters' response to Bzhania's offer?: Protesters occupied the government building complex, including the parliament and presidential administration. They rejected Bzhania's offer of early elections and demanded his resignation.
What offer did President Bzhania make to the protesters?: Aslan Bzhania, the leader of the self-proclaimed republic of Abkhazia, offered to resign if protesters left government buildings. He stated that Badra Gunba would assume leadership, but Bzhania also intends to run in any new elections.
What is the nature of the investment agreement that is causing controversy?: The investment agreement with Russia allows Russian companies to implement investment projects in Abkhazia. The opposition views this as a surrender of Abkhazia's interests and a cause for protests.
What action did the Abkhazian administration take in response to the protests?: Following the protests and clashes, the Bzhania administration announced plans to withdraw the controversial investment agreement bill with Russia to de-escalate the situation.

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