1998 Abkhazian local elections

The local elections were held in Republic of Abkhazia, a self-proclaimed internationally unrecognized entity, in 1998.

Background

On 11 December 1997, Parliament adopted the law on local bodies of self-government. ^{[sarke 1]} President Ardzinba then issues a decree setting local elections for 14 March 1998. ^{[sarke 2]} For the purpose of the elections, 148 precincts were created: 16 in the city of Sukhumi. 13 in the Sukhumi District, 33 in Ochamchira District, 29 in Gudauta District, 25 in Gagra District, 17 in Tkvarcheli District and 17 in Gulripshi District. ^{[sarke 3]} The government stated that it was unable to hold elections in Gali District. ^{[sarke 4]}

In April, after the elections, President Ardzinba appointed Heads of the District Administrations. ^{[sarke 5]}

References

Sarke

1. "Daily News December 15, 1997". Sarke . 15 December 1997. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
2. "Daily News December 17, 1997". Sarke . 17 December 1997. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
3. "Daily News March 13, 1998". Sarke . 13 March 1998. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
4. "Daily News March 16, 1998". Sarke . 16 March 1998. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
5. "Daily News April 13, 1998". Sarke . 13 April 1998. Retrieved 6 January 2012.