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Foreign armed men and resignation of state security chief – new political crisis unfolds in Abkhazia

Acting president Valery Bganba dismisses security chief Dmitry Kuchuberiya over election day irregularities

Abkhazia presidential election: Two finalists advance, no winner yet

The second round, scheduled for March 1, will see the ruling party's candidate, Badra Gunba, face off against opposition leader Adgur Ardzinba.

Voting ends in Abkhazia’s snap presidential election

Voting took place at 152 polling stations in Abkhazia and two stations in Russia.

Snap elections in Abkhazia - what are each candidate’s chances and challenges facing new president?

Most experts believe that the first round will not produce a new president.

Final presidential debate held in Abkhazia ahead of snap election

Anticipated clash between pro-government and opposition candidates did not occur.

Ahead of Abkhazia’s election, Russian media paint opposition candidate as ‘Turkish agent’

It appears to be an attempt to bolster his opponent—the pro-government candidate and Moscow’s preferred choice.

Abkhaz politicians stripped of Russian citizenship say they are punished for patriotism

Kan Kvarchia and Levan Mikaa are among the most vocal opponents of bills and agreements that benefit the Kremlin but not Abkhazia.

Abkhaz MP stripped of Russian citizenship — or maybe not

Leaders of presidential race in Abkhazia unite – rivals may follow suit

Who’s running for the presidential office in Abkhazia, what Moscow has to say about the matter – an election review