Protesters in the breakaway Georgia region of Abkhazia stormed the parliament building and demanded the resignation of its leader over a proposal to allow Russians to buy property in the Black Sea territory. Opponents say the measure would drive up prices and boost Russian dominance of the region. Source link
Tensions have flared during the past week over a proposed deal that would allow Russians to buy property in Abkhazia. Protesters opposing a proposed measure that would allow Russians to buy property in the Georgian territory of Abkhazia have stormed into the secessionist region’s parliament building and clashed with police. The parliament in the regional capital of Sukhumi was set to discuss ratifying the measure on Friday but postponed the
