Abkhazia: President Resigns
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The Prime Minister of the Republic, Alexander Ankvab, is also leaving his post, Orda.kz reports, citing Interfax.
This is stated in the protocol that the republic’s authorities and the opposition signed following the negotiations.
According to the Constitution of Abkhazia, Vice President Badra Gunba will become acting president, and Valery Bganba, who previously held this post, will become acting prime minister.
In order to maintain stability and constitutional order in the country, in accordance with Article 63 of the Constitution of the Republic of Abkhazia, I resign from the post of President of the Republic of Abkhazia, Bzhania’s statement addressed to the speaker of parliament says.
Protests in the unrecognized republic began on the evening of November 11. Opponents of an investment agreement with the Russian Federation were arrested, resulting in protests
Residents fear that the expansion of Russian business will deprive them of income from tourism.
Original Author: Raushan Korzhumbekova
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