Abkhazia is a Russian-backed rebel province in Georgia, which, for example, is not recognized as a state by the European Union.
In Abkhazia, part of Georgia, protesters opposing the investment agreement with Russia have invaded the parliament, reports news agency Reuters.
Abkhazia is a Russian-backed rebel province in Georgia, which, for example, is not recognized as a state by the European Union.
In the video published by the news agency Tassi, a truck crashes into the gates of the parliament in the capital Suhum, causing crowds to invade the courtyard of the parliament.
In Abkhazia, the opposition opposes the investment agreement, which is seen as opening the doors to Russian capital. With the help of the agreement, Russia would practically buy Abkhazia’s real estate, news reports Moscow Times.
Earlier, the demonstrators protested after the security authorities arrested five members of the opposition.