Abkhazia crime news

'Deadly consequences': How lack of proper prison in Abkhazia leads to further crimes

Abkhazia

October 15, 2026

The recent murder of a Russian tourist has exposed problems with prison sentences.

33-year-old murder solved in Abkhazia, suspect to face trial in Russia

Abkhazia

July 03, 2026

According to investigators, in 1993 Russian citizen Svetlana Zhdanova shot dead two local residents with an assault rifle in Pitsunda.

Abkhazia: aunt suspected of beating four-year-old girl to death – what lessons should authorities draw?

Abkhazia

April 09, 2026

The tragedy has reignited debate over the need to adopt a law on preventing domestic violence