2021 Abkhazia unrest explained

The 2021 Abkhazia unrest took place In December 2021.^[1] The unrest in Abkhazia was reportedly caused by factors including confiscation of opposition leader's private hydropower plant^[2] and the COVID-19 pandemic.^[3]

Violence and criminal damage occurred in the capital of Sukhumi.^[4] Electricity had to be supplied by the Russian Federation over the weekend.^[5]

The opposition called for President Aslan Bzhania to resign.^[6]

On 22 December, the President met with representatives from the opposition.^[7] On 23 December, state prosecutors launched a probe into the unrest.^[8]

Notes and References

1. News: Opposition Protests In Georgia's Breakaway Abkhazia Turn Violent. 2021-12-22. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 21 December 2021 . en.
2. Web site: 2021-12-07. Old Powerplant at Heart of New Controversy in Abkhazia. 2021-12-23. Civil.ge. en-US.
3. Web site: 2021-12-21. Unrest Ensues in Sokhumi. 2021-12-22. Civil.ge. en-US.
4. Web site: Митингующие в Сухуме попытались прорвать оцепление.. ДТП и ЧП Сочи VK. 2021-12-22. vk.com. en.
5. Web site: 2021-12-24. Abkhazia Receives Electricity from Russia. 2021-12-28. Civil.ge. en-US.
6. Web site: Abkhazian opposition poised to impeach president. 2021-12-22. TASS.
7. Web site: President of Abkhazia meets with opposition representatives. 2021-12-28. TASS.
8. Web site: 2021-12-23. Abkhaz Prosecutors Launch Probe into Sokhumi Unrest. 2021-12-23. Civil.ge. en-US.