List of political parties in Abkhazia

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This article lists political parties and socio-political movements in the partially recognised Republic of Abkhazia. Abkhazia has a multi-party system. Political parties tend to not have stable ideological platforms, and as such, party actions and support tend to depend on the attitudes/beliefs of the party leader.

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The current coalition is formed by United Abkhazia, Amtsakhara and Aitaira.

Political parties

There are ten political parties in Abkhazia, two of which are represented in the People's Assembly.

PartyIdeologyPolitical positionLeader Current deputies
Amtsakhara Russophilia Alkhas Kvitsinia
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Aitaira Anti-Khajimba Leonid Lakerbaia
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Forum for the National Unity of Abkhazia Nationalism Right-wing Daur Arshba
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United Abkhazia Social conservatism Centre-right Sergei Shamba
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Party for the Economic Development of Abkhazia Social liberalism Centre Beslan Butba
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Ainar Direct democracy Right-wing Tengiz Jopua
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Communist Party of Abkhazia Communism Far-left Lev Shamba
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People's Party of Abkhazia Patriotism Centre Iakub Lakoba
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Apsny Liberalism Centre Givi Gabniya
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Social-Democratic Party of Abkhazia Social democracy Centre-left Gennady Alamia
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Movements

Furthermore, there is a number of socio-political movements:

See also

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