Leader of Georgia's Breakaway Region Resigns Following Violent Protests

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The so-called president of the self-declared parastate of Abkhazia, Aslan Bzhania, has resigned but will withdraw his resignation if protesters do not leave government buildings in Sukhumi by Tuesday.
Euronews
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With its pleasant subtropical climate and scenic nature, Abkhazia has become a popular travel destination for Russians whose beach vacation options became limited after the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Moscow Times
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Demonstrators stormed the buildings on Friday to protest new measures allowing Russians to buy property in the seaside region, and demanded the ouster of self-styled Abkhazian President Aslan Bzhania, who is backed by Moscow.
ABC News Go
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Otherwise, Bzhania will withdraw his resignation.
Ukrainska Pravda

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