conflicts
South Ossetia’s de facto authorities respond to Georgian inquiry, demand punishment of 2008 war “criminals”
The de facto foreign ministry of South Ossetia has reacted to the activities of the Georgian Dream-led parliamentary commission investigating past government actions, calling for the prosecution of those responsible for the 2008 August War. “There i...
Georgian citizen illegally detained in Russian-occupied Abkhazia for burning flag to be released
A Georgian citizen, Irakli Bebua, who was illegally detained and sentenced to nine years in prison in the Russian-occupied Abkhazia region for burning a flag, is set to be released on March 30, the region’s de facto authorities said this week. Rober...
Two Georgian citizens detained by Russian occupation forces
Two Georgian citizens have been illegally detained by Russian occupation forces near the village of Ergneti in Gori municipality and near the village of Sveri in the occupied Tskhinvali region, Georgia’s State Security Service confirmed on Wednesday....
De facto Abkhaz authorities urge Tbilisi to abandon ‘confrontational rhetoric’ over Sokhumi airport flights
The de facto Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia’s Russian-occupied Abkhazia region has called on Tbilisi to abandon “confrontational rhetoric,” responding to comments from the Georgian Civil Aviation Agency over potential regular flights by Russi...
Russia declares two more Abkhazian journalists as ‘foreign agents’
Russia’s Ministry of Justice has updated its foreign agents registry, adding two more Abkhazian journalists—Nizpa Arshba, editor of the news agency Aiashara, and Izida Chania, founder of Nuzhnaia Gazeta, Russian media reports. The authorities accuse ...
Russian-occupied Tskhivali calls for ‘non-use of force’ agreement with Tbilisi
The de facto ambassador of Georgia’s Russian-occupied Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) region to Russia, Znaur Gassiev, has called for renewed discussions on a “non-use of force agreement” with Georgia, citing shifting geopolitical conditions. Speaking to...
Abkhazia’s new de facto leader dismisses ‘sovereignty’ concerns, confirms Russia investment deal changes
Georgia’s currently Russian-occupied Abkhazia region “faces no risk of losing its sovereignty”, its new de facto leader, Badra Gunba, has insisted, citing “close relations with Russia as a guarantee of its independence”. Speaking to the Russian news...
Putin meets with occupied Abkhazia’s new de facto leader in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with occupied Abkhazia’s newly elected de facto leader, Badra Gunba, in the Kremlin. “The people of Abkhazia remember the historic decision recognizing our statehood. On behalf of the people of Abkhazia, allow me...
Pro-Kremlin candidate claims winning Abkhazia’s runoff election
Following the second round of Abkhazia’s de facto presidential election, Kremlin-backed candidate Badra Gunba declared victory based on preliminary results. The so called runoff election was contested between Gunba, an ally of former de facto leader...
Occupied Abkhazia holds runoff in de facto presidential election
Georgia’s Russian-occupied region Abkhazia is holding the second round of its de facto presidential election, with the race narrowing down to Badra Gunba, the ruling establishment’s candidate, and Adgur Ardzinba, the main opposition contender. The f...
