Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

A man shows his injured hands while being among opposition supporters outside the parliament during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters burn wood and paper in a barrel outside the parliament during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters burn wood and paper in a barrel outside the parliament during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters burn wood and paper in a barrel outside the parliament during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters burn wood and paper in a barrel outside the parliament during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters are seen outside the parliament during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters burn wood and paper in a barrel outside the parliament during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters burn wood and paper in a barrel outside the parliament during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

A man burns wood and paper in a barrel outside the parliament during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

A man stands by a fire barrel outside the parliament during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters burn wood and paper in a barrel outside the parliament during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

A man stands by a fire barrel outside the parliament during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

People are seen outside the parliament during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

A military vehicle with a flat tyre is seen next to a broken fence outside the parliament during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

A fire engine is seen next to a broken fence as people gather outside the parliament building to protest a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

A fire engine is seen next to a broken fence as people gather outside the parliament building to protest a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

People are seen on the roof of the parliament building during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

A military vehicle with a flat tyre is seen next to a broken fence as people gather outside the parliament building to protest a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

A view shows a broken fence as people gather outside the parliament building to protest a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

People are seen outside the presidential administration during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

People gather outside the presidential administration to protest a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

A fire engine is seen next to a broken fence as people gather outside the parliament building to protest a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

A view shows a broken fence as people gather outside the parliament building to protest a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

People gather outside the presidential administration to protest a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Military cars block a street as people gather to protest a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

People gather outside the presidential administration to protest a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

A military car is seen next to a broken fence as people gather outside the parliament building to protest a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

A man sits outside the presidential administration during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

People are seen outside the presidential administration during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

People are seen outside the presidential administration during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

A man looks out the window of the presidential administration during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

People are seen outside the presidential administration during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

An opposition supporter holds the flags of Russia and Abkhazia in front of the presidential administration during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

People are seen indide the presidential administration during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

People gather outside the presidential administration to protest a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Leader of the Committee for the Protection of the Sovereignty of Abkhazia Levan Mikaa speaks through a loudspeaker outside the presidential administration during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Leader of the Committee for the Protection of the Sovereignty of Abkhazia Levan Mikaa is seen outside the presidential administration during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Leader of the Committee for the Protection of the Sovereignty of Abkhazia Levan Mikaa speaks through a loudspeaker outside the presidential administration during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition leader Adgur Ardzinba speaks to supporters outside the presidential administration during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

People gather outside the presidential administration to protest a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition leader Adgur Ardzinba speaks through a loudspeaker to supporters outside the presidential administration during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

People gather outside the presidential administration to protest a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

A man is seen outside the presidential administration during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

People are seen outside the presidential administration during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

People are seen outside the presidential administration during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

A man sits outside the presidential administration during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

People are seen next to the presidential administration during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

People are seen outside the presidential administration during protests against a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

People are seen outside the parliament to protest a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters hold the parliament building to protest a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

A fire engine is seen next to a broken fence as people gather outside the parliament building to protest a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

A military car is seen next to a broken fence as people gather outside the parliament building to protest a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters are seen inside the parliament building to protest a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters hold the parliament building to protest a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

An opposition supporter sits in the parliament building to protest a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

People gather outside the parliament to protest a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

A fire engine is seen next to a broken fence as people gather outside the parliament building to protest a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

People gather outside the parliament to protest a Russia-related investment deal in Sukhum, Abkhazia. On October 30, Russia and Abkhazia signed an agreement on Russian investment activities in the republic, due to be considered for ratification by the Abkhaz parliament on November 15. But the parliament's session was cancelled. A bill regulating the construction of multipurpose compounds was passed by the parliament on November 11. On November 15, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president refused to step down and left for his home village of Tamishi. On November 16, the opposition called on its supporters to reconvene.

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