In russian-occupied Abkhazia, the opposition held a mass rally in front of the local parliament. The rally was held in protest against the investment agreement with russia. Shots were heard and smoke was visible during the rally. After that, the local authorities said they were withdrawing the agreement from Parliament. About it UNN writes with reference to the Russian media.
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The opposition demands not to approve the draft investment agreement between Abkhazia and russia. It is claimed that this document will allow Russian oligarchs to buy up land on the territory of the so-called republic and will also give them preferential treatment in the tourism sector.
Ekho Kavkaza writes that shots were heard during the action in front of the Abkhazian parliament. Tear gas or smoke bombs were also used on the spot.
Earlier, the protesters used a car to tear down a part of the fence and entered the territory adjacent to the parliament building. There were scuffles between the protesters and law enforcers. The protesters threw eggs and bottles at them. They also managed to stop a fire truck, which was supposed to block the passage formed after the demolition of part of the fence.
Amid the mass protest, the Abkhazian authorities said they were withdrawing the document on ratification of the investment agreement from parliament.
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Unrest in Abkhazia has continued since Tuesday, when five opposition activists were detained after a meeting with citizens criticizing an investment agreement. At that time, crowds blocked bridges linking Abkhazia's capital Sukhumi with other areas.
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