Main reasons behind opposition discontent and the ongoing protests in Abkhazia:

Main reasons behind opposition discontent and the ongoing protests in Abkhazia: ▪️ The opposition believes that after the ratification of the investment agreement with Russia, Russian companies will begin building apartments in Abkhazia, driving up housing prices. ▪️ They also argue that the construction of apartments could pose a risk to the country’s economy and harm small and medium-sized businesses. ▪️ Meanwhile, Russian State Duma member Konstantin Zatulin said that building and selling apartments to Russians would be an act of justice. According to him, most Abkhazians hold Russian citizenship and have equal rights in Russia, whereas Russians in Abkhazia are unfairly prohibited from buying property. Protesters’ demands: ▪️ Remove the ratification of the investment agreement with Russia from the parliamentary agenda or vote against it. ▪️ Postpone ratification until the presidential elections expected in spring, arguing it should be part of candidates’ election platf... Source: Sputnik International