2021 Abkhazia unrest

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

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

The opposition called for President Aslan Bzhania to resign. [3] [6]

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

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References

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  2. "Old Powerplant at Heart of New Controversy in Abkhazia". Civil.ge. 2021-12-07. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
  3. 1 2 "Unrest Ensues in Sokhumi". Civil.ge. 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
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