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Deputy Aslan Lakoba Joins Opposition to "Investment Agreement"
Today, following Deputy Adgur Kharaziya’s announcement, Member of Parliament Aslan Lakoba has also declared that he will vote against the ratification of the controversial "Investment Agreement."
This decision adds to the growing opposition within Abkhazia’s Parliament and society ahead of the critical 15 November vote.

The Abkhazian Parliament has postponed its session to discuss the contentious investment agreement between Sukhum and Moscow. The session, originally scheduled for 15 November, was expected to address the agreement, which has sparked significant public debate. https://abkhazworld.com/aw/current-affairs/2867-abkhazian-parliament-postpones-investment-agreement

Demonstrators opposing the investment agreement between Sukhum and Moscow have surrounded the government complex in Abkhazia. Crowds continue to gather at the site, amplifying their calls against the controversial proposal.
Earlier, clashes erupted between protesters and security forces, with demonstrators throwing eggs and bottles at law enforcement officers. Using a vehicle, they also breached a section of the fence to access the area surrounding the government buildings.

Currently, security forces are not resisting the protestors.
Minister of Internal Affairs Robert Kiut and State Security Service Chairman Dmitry Kuchuberiya met with the protesters, pledging to convey their demands to President Aslan Bzhania. Meanwhile, local Telegram channel AMRA-Life reported that both the president and prime minister had left the Presidential Administration building.

According to the president’s press service, Bzhania is actively working to stabilise the situation in Abkhazia. The demonstration remains ongoing, with protesters chanting “deserter.”

Opposition leaders in Abkhazia have issued a statement addressing the ongoing protests, emphasising their commitment to safeguarding the country’s national interests and denouncing President Aslan Bzhania’s alleged misuse of power for personal gain.
OPPOSITION STATEMENT:
"The protesters’ actions are not directed against Russian-Abkhaz relations. On the contrary, we as the opposition have consistently highlighted the importance of maintaining fraternal and strategic ties between our nations. However, during his presidency, Aslan Bzhania has consistently manipulated these relations for personal gain, using them to reinforce his regime.
We have repeatedly cautioned that such rhetoric and blatant falsehoods, which Bzhania has freely employed, are not damaging relations with Russia but rather destabilising the internal situation in Abkhazia. These manipulations have resulted in negative outcomes, impacting Bzhania himself more than our strategic partners.
Today’s protests outside the Parliament are not against our allies but a defence of Abkhazia’s national interests, its natural resources, and its wealth, which Bzhania has sought to appropriate for his own benefit.
The people of Abkhazia have always demanded one thing above all: the protection of citizens' interests. However, neither the President nor the Parliament has heeded the people's voice until now.
It is also important to acknowledge the role of security personnel who have supported the protesters. Their actions are further evidence of Abkhazian society’s unity when it comes to protecting national interests. This demonstrates that the pursuit of justice and the defence of the Motherland transcend political divisions and unite all citizens of the country."
Signatories:
K.V. Kvarchiya, Chairman of RPA "Aidgylara"
T.L. Guliya, Chairman of RPA "ARUAA"
L.G. Mikaa, Chairman of the Committee for the Protection of Abkhazia’s Sovereignty
A.A. Ardzinba, Chairman of RPA "AND"
L.L. Shamba, Representative of RPA "Nasha Stolitsa"
V.G. Ashba, Chairman of RPA "Aiaaira"
N.V. Smyr, Chairman of EF "Aamta"
A.Y. Bzhania, Chairman of RPA "Akhtsatsa"
A.Ch. Bartsits, Chairman of RPP "FNEA"
V.V. Gabnia, Chairman of PP "APSNY"
Said Butba, Chairman of RPA "Modern State"

ЗАЯВЛЕНИЕ ОППОЗИЦИИ

Действия митингующих не направлены против российско-абхазских отношений. Напротив, мы, как оппозиция, всегда подчеркивали важность братских и стратегических связей между нашими странами. Однако Аслан Бжания всё своё правление пытался использовать эти отношения в своих корыстных интересах, манипулируя ими ради укрепления своего режима.

Мы неоднократно предупреждали, что такая риторика и откровенная ложь, которой не стеснялся прибегать Бжания, могут повлиять не на отношения с Россией, а скорее — на внутреннюю ситуацию в Абхазии. Эти манипуляции имели лишь негативные последствия, ударив в первую очередь по самому Бжании, а не по нашим стратегическим союзникам.

Сегодня митингующие собрались у здания Парламента не для того, чтобы выступать против наших союзников, а чтобы защитить национальные интересы Абхазии, её природные ресурсы и богатства, которые Бжания пытался узурпировать ради личной выгоды.

Народ Абхазии всегда имел одно главное требование: защищать интересы граждан. Но, несмотря на это, ни Президент, ни Парламент не прислушивались к голосу народа до сегодняшнего дня.

Необходимо также отметить, что представители силовых структур, поддержавшие митингующих, стали ещё одним доказательством единства абхазского общества, когда речь идет о защите национальных интересов. Это свидетельствует о том, что вопрос справедливости и защиты Родины — вне зависимости от политических предпочтений — объединяет всех граждан страны.



Председатель РОО «Аидгылара» К. В. Кварчия
Председатель РОО «АРУАА» Т. Л. Гулия
Председатель Комитета
по защите суверенитета Абхазии Л. Г. Микаа
Председатель РОО «АНД» А. А. Ардзинба
Предстатель РОО «Наша Столица» Л. Л. Шамба
Председатель РОО «Аиааира» В. Г. Ашба
Председатель ЭФ «Аамта» Н. В. Смыр
Председатель РОО «Ахьаца» А. Ю. Бжания
Председатель РПП «ФНЕА» А. Ч.Барциц
Председатель ПП «АПСНЫ» В. В. Габния
Председатель РОО «Современное государство» Саид Бутба

Reports Claim Aslan Bzhania has resigned and taken refuge in the Interior Ministry’s Security Building.

Press Service of the President of Abkhazia reports that the Presidential Administration is currently preparing a document to withdraw from the Parliament the draft law on the "Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Abkhazia and the Government of the Russian Federation on the Implementation of Investment Projects by Russian Legal Entities on the Territory of the Republic of Abkhazia."

Адгур Ардзинба: президент сейчас занимается дезинформированием нашего стратегического партнёра. Он звонит в Россию с заявлением о том, что в Абхазии совершен госпереворот протурецкими и прозападными силами

Meanwhile, whe ignorance of some Western media outlets, journalists, and independent commentators on the subject of Abkhazia is astonishing. Journalism should not be this simplistic. Many of them appear to be suffering from the Dunning-Kruger syndrome.

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Abkhazia, citing escalating political tensions and concerns over public safety.

Statement from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is compelled to recommend that Russian citizens refrain from travelling to Abkhazia, including for tourism purposes.

Russia is following the developments in the neighbouring and friendly Abkhazia with concern, where domestic political tensions have once again escalated. Regrettably, opposition forces have not deemed it possible to resolve disagreements with the legitimate government of the country through civilised and mutually respectful dialogue, instead stepping outside the legal framework and provoking a conflict escalation. As a result, the republic is now in a state of crisis, which, regardless of the outcome, hinders Abkhazia's development. It is particularly evident that scenarios like the current one do not contribute to attracting foreign investment, which is a crucial factor for the socio-economic growth of the republic.

The Russian side, while refraining from interfering in Abkhazia’s internal processes, expects that the situation will be resolved exclusively through peaceful political means. Naturally, the laws of Abkhazia must be strictly observed, particularly with respect to maintaining public order.

Under the current circumstances, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Russian citizens to avoid travelling to Abkhazia. Those Russians who are temporarily present in the country are urged to exercise increased caution, avoid areas of unrest, and, if possible, leave the country.

The united opposition and public organisations have established a coordination council to address the political crisis.

Speaker of Parliament Lasha Ashuba has returned after meeting with Aslan Bzhania, and negotiations are currently underway with representatives of the Coordination Council.

The people are not dispersing; individuals from all over Abkhazia continue to arrive at the government complex, which is now fully controlled by protesters.

The public is demanding and awaiting the official resignation of Aslan Bzhania.

Political turmoil in Abkhazia: Journalist Izida Chania summarizes a dramatic week where plans to ratify a Russian-Abkhazian agreement led to the ousting of Aslan Bzhania and his government. https://abkhazworld.com/aw/current-affairs/2868-down-with-the-deserter-protesters-demand-bzhania-s-resignation

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