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Abkhazia Russia Investment Deal Protests

Opposition supporters are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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

Workers repair a damaged fence outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 worker repairs a damaged fence outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 dances outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 plays a guitar outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 plays a guitar outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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

Leader of opposition and Сhairman of the Abkhazian People's Movement Adgur Ardzinba talks to the media during a news conference in the parliament in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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

Members of the Abkhazian Parliament hold a meeting on the topic of overcoming the political crisis in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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

Members of the Abkhazian Parliament hold a meeting on the topic of overcoming the political crisis in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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

Members of the Abkhazian Parliament hold a meeting on the topic of overcoming the political crisis in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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

Members of the Abkhazian Parliament hold a meeting on the topic of overcoming the political crisis in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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

Members of the Abkhazian Parliament hold a meeting on the topic of overcoming the political crisis in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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

Leader of opposition and Сhairman of the Abkhazian People's Movement Adgur Ardzinba talks to the media during a news conference in the parliament in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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

Leader of opposition and Сhairman of the Abkhazian People's Movement Adgur Ardzinba talks to the media during a news conference in the parliament in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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

Leader of opposition and Сhairman of the Abkhazian People's Movement Adgur Ardzinba talks to the media during a news conference in the parliament in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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

Leader of opposition and Сhairman of the Abkhazian People's Movement Adgur Ardzinba talks to the media during a news conference in the parliament in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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

Member of the Parliament of Abkhazia Eric Rshtuni is seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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

Members of the Parliament of Abkhazia Kan Kvarchia and Eric Rshtuni are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 are seen outside the parliament building in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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

Women are seen on the embankment in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 woman cleans an office in the Abkhazian parliament before a session in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 woman cleans an office in the Abkhazian parliament before a session in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 woman cleans an office in the Abkhazian parliament before a session in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 view shows the shore of the Black sea in the city of Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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 woman is seen on the embankment in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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

Men play dominoes on the embankment in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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

Men play dominoes on the embankment in Sukhum, Abkhazia. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania 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. The confrontation between the authorities and the opposition in Abkhazia began because of an agreement with Russia on investments, which provides for the construction of apartments in Abkhazia. On November 15, the parliament was supposed to ratify the document, but it was postponed due to protests. Opposition supporters seized a complex of government buildings in Sukhum, including the presidential administration, and demanded the resignation of the head of state. President Aslan Bzhania agreed to resign if the opposition leaves the seized buildings; the protesters rejected the authorities' offer.

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