"Attempt at a coup": Abkhazian President makes statement on events in Sukhum on November 15

17.11.2024 21:11

Aslan Bzhania commented on the events that took place in the city of Sukhum on Friday, November 15.

According to the President of Abkhazia, an attempted coup d'état was carried out that day.

The figure made this statement in a conversation with TASS .

Bzhania gave the following assessment of the protesters’ actions: “Unlawful.”

On November 15, an attempt was made at a coup d'état, the Russian news agency quotes the Abkhazian political figure as saying.

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What happened in Abkhazia on November 15

That day, in the town of Sukhum, protesters broke through the fences.

This gave them the opportunity to first appear on the territory, and then in the building of the presidential administration, as well as in the buildings of the legislative and executive authorities of Abkhazia.

Aslan Bzhania stated that the protesters, having occupied the above-mentioned objects, caused them significant damage.

The President of Abkhazia also recalled that several people were injured during the riots. According to the activist, there are people who received serious injuries.

Let us recall that the protests began in Sukhumi due to plans to ratify an agreement with Russia on the implementation of investment projects by Russian legal entities in Abkhazia.

For reference

Aslan Bzhania is an Abkhazian statesman and political figure.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief