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Abkhazia Struggle Intensifies
Political shock waves continue after the murder of an Abkhaz opposition leader.
23 Jun 04
Abkhazia's Leadership Struggle
Contest to replace veteran leader Ardzinba heats up six months ahead of the vote.
8 Apr 04
Abkhazia: Ardzinba Under Pressure
The opposition in Abkhazia is broadening its campaign against the republic’s leader.
21 Feb 04
Abkhazia: Veterans Challenge President
A gathering of the Amtsakhara war veterans' movement promises to reshape Abkhaz politics.
19 Jul 03
Out with the Government in Abkhazia
Abkhazian politics have been deadlocked by government resignation, but the opposition wants more fundamental reforms.
17 Apr 03
Abkhazia: Railway Breakthrough?
The unrecognised republic's isolation could soon be at an end following trilateral talks to reopen the rail link with the south Caucasus.
20 Mar 03
Abkhaz Train Link Provokes Georgian Anger
The restoration of the rail link between the unrecognised republic of Abkhazia and Russia has triggered another furious row between Tbilisi and Moscow.
17 Jan 03
Abkhaz Prime Minister Ousted
The surprise dismissal of the prime minister and de facto leader of Abkhazia has transformed the political landscape in the breakaway republic.
5 Dec 02
Breakaway States Get Together
The two breakaway republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia are strengthening their anti-Georgian alliance.
12 Sep 02
War Veterans' Peacetime Struggle
Abkhazia’s ex-soldiers find themselves unemployed, depressed and even suicidal.
14 Aug 02
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