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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Supporters listen to opposition leader Adgur Ardzinba's speech outside the presidential administration during protests 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition leader Adgur Ardzinba, centre, addresses supporters outside the presidential administration during protests 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition leader Adgur Ardzinba, centre, addresses supporters outside the presidential administration during protests 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters burn firewood in a barrel outside the parliament building 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters cut down a previously breached fence during protests outside the parliament building 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters cut down a previously breached fence during protests outside the parliament building 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters gather outside the parliament building 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters cut down a previously breached fence during protests outside the parliament building 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters cut down a previously breached fence during protests outside the parliament building 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters cut down a previously breached fence during protests outside the parliament building 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters cut down a previously breached fence during protests outside the parliament building 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

An opposition supporter cuts down a previously breached fence during protests outside the parliament building 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters cut down a previously breached fence during protests outside the parliament building 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters cut down a previously breached fence during protests outside the parliament building 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters cut down a previously breached fence during protests outside the parliament building 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters cut down a previously breached fence during protests outside the parliament building 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters cut down a previously breached fence during protests outside the parliament building 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters cut down a previously breached fence during protests outside the parliament building 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters cut down a previously breached fence during protests outside the parliament building 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters cut down a previously breached fence during protests outside the parliament building 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters cut down a previously breached fence during protests outside the parliament building 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Musician Baras Kujba plays the piano among opposition supporters on the balcony of the Abkhaz 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Musician Baras Kujba plays the piano among opposition supporters on the balcony of the Abkhaz 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Representatives of the Abkhaz Defence Ministry remove a chain from a broken fence and take away military vehicles from the government buildings 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Representatives of the Abkhaz Defence Ministry take away military vehicles from the government buildings 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Representatives of the Abkhaz Defence Ministry take away military vehicles from the government buildings 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Representatives of the Abkhaz Defence Ministry take away military vehicles from the government buildings 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Representatives of the Abkhaz Defence Ministry remove a chain from a broken fence and take away military vehicles from the government buildings 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Representatives of the Abkhaz Defence Ministry remove a chain from a broken fence and take away military vehicles from the government buildings 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. However, the parliament session did not take place due to opposition protests, with opposition supporters breaking through the fence around the government complex and occupying parliament and the presidential administration. Later that day, a coordination council formed to resolve the political crisis called for the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania. The president agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings, the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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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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