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Беспорядки в Абхазии после задержания противников “инвестиций” России
Abkhazia Unrest after Detention of Russian ‘Investment’ Opponent
Protests Erupt Over Alleged Land Grab in Gagra
Tbilisi Condemns Arrests, Calls for Autonomy Restoration
Protests have erupted in Abkhazia after the detention of a prominent opponent of a controversial Russian investment project. The unrest began in the city of Gagra on Saturday after Rustam Gogia, the leader of the opposition movement Save Gagra, was arrested by police.
Gogia and his supporters have been protesting against the construction of a multi-billion dollar “tourist city” in Gagra. They allege that the project is a land grab that will benefit Russian oligarchs at the expense of local residents.
The detention of Gogia sparked outrage and led to demonstrations throughout Abkhazia. Protesters blocked roads, clashed with police, and set fire to tires. On Sunday, a crowd of protesters stormed the parliament building in Sukhumi, the capital of Abkhazia.
The Georgian government has condemned the arrests and called for the restoration of Abkhazia's autonomy. Georgia has claimed that Russia is using the unrest to justify its continued presence in Abkhazia, which it annexed after a war in the 1990s.
Abkhazia is a breakaway region of Georgia that is recognized by Russia but not by most other countries. The conflict between Georgia and Abkhazia has been ongoing for decades, and there have been several outbreaks of violence in recent years.
Timeline of Events
* **Saturday**: Rustam Gogia is arrested in Gagra. Protests erupt in the city and other parts of Abkhazia. * **Sunday**: Protesters storm the parliament building in Sukhumi. * **Monday**: The Georgian government condemns the arrests and calls for the restoration of Abkhazia's autonomy.
Key Players
* **Rustam Gogia**: Leader of the opposition movement Save Gagra. * **Sergei Bagapsh**: President of Abkhazia. * **Vladimir Putin**: President of Russia.
Analysis
The unrest in Abkhazia is a sign of growing discontent with the Russian presence in the region. The construction of the “tourist city” in Gagra is seen by many as a symbol of Russian imperialism.
The protests are also a test for the new Georgian government, which has pledged to improve relations with Abkhazia. However, Tbilisi's condemnation of the arrests has angered Moscow, which has accused Georgia of interfering in Abkhazia's internal affairs.
The crisis in Abkhazia is a complex and dangerous one. It is unclear how the situation will develop, but it is clear that the stakes are high for both Georgia and Russia.