President of Abkhazia resigns after mass protests: what's going on
Kyiv • UNN
The president of unrecognized Abkhazia resigned after protests over an investment deal with russia. The prime minister left with him, and Vice President Badra Gunba became acting president.
The president of the unrecognized Republic of Abkhazia resigned under pressure from the opposition. This was reported by BBC News, according to UNN.
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His decision was the result of lengthy negotiations between the government and opposition forces, which brought thousands of people to the streets demanding change. Simultaneously with the change of president, Prime Minister Oleksandr Ankvab resigned.
The political crisis in Abkhazia escalated after protesters seized the parliament building in Sukhumi, demanding Bzhania's resignation. The protests were triggered by the government's decision to sign a new investment agreement with russia, which caused outrage among the opposition and some members of the public.
Bjania's resignation was part of a deal with the opposition, which promised to restore political stability in the country. Vice President Badra Gunba will temporarily act as president, and Valery Bganba, who has led the government in the past, will become prime minister.
