Unrest Erupts: Protesters Storm Abkhazia Parliament
Protesters breached the parliament in Abkhazia, a Russian-backed breakaway Georgian region, in opposition to a recent investment deal with Moscow. The situation escalated with law enforcement deploying smoke grenades to disperse the crowd, as reported by Russia's RIA state news agency.
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Unrest intensified in Abkhazia, a Russian-supported breakaway region in Georgia, as protesters forced their way into the parliament building on Friday. The opposition is growing against a recent investment agreement with Moscow, according to reports by Russia's RIA state news agency.
In response to the escalating turmoil, law enforcement officers deployed smoke grenades to manage the crowd, which had gathered to voice their dissent against the contentious deal with Russia.
The protest marks a significant moment of tension in the region, highlighting local dissatisfaction with the alignment to Russian interests and agreements.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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