2021 Abkhazia unrest

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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  2. ^ "Old Powerplant at Heart of New Controversy in Abkhazia". Civil.ge. 2021-12-07. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
  3. ^ a b "Unrest Ensues in Sokhumi". Civil.ge. 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  4. ^ "Митингующие в Сухуме попытались прорвать оцепление.. | ДТП и ЧП | Сочи | VK". vk.com. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  5. ^ "Abkhazia Receives Electricity from Russia". Civil.ge. 2021-12-24. Retrieved 2021-12-28.
  6. ^ "Abkhazian opposition poised to impeach president". TASS. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  7. ^ "President of Abkhazia meets with opposition representatives". TASS. Retrieved 2021-12-28.
  8. ^ "Abkhaz Prosecutors Launch Probe into Sokhumi Unrest". Civil.ge. 2021-12-23. Retrieved 2021-12-23.