The State Security Service has been investigating criminal cases, which by
their nature do not fit into its work direction.
So-called parliamentary elections were
held in the occupied Tskhinvali region on June 9, 2024. Seven political unions took part
in the illegitimate elections.
On
June 6, the Democracy Research Institute held a discussion on the topic: Who is
afraid of democracy in Sokhumi and Tbilisi?
Abkhazians fear that if Georgia refuses the western course
of its development, Abkhazia might be divided by the authorities of Georgia and
the occupying Russia.
The Democracy Research Institute defends the interests
of Omar Okribelashvili and Saba Meparishvili, who
were detained during the protests against the
Russian law.
Discussions and concerns about the draft law on
agents of foreign influence have not subsided in Abkhazia.
The Democracy Research Institute echoes the cases of physical retaliation against participants in the rally by the employees of the riot police on the territory adjacent to the Parliament on May 13, which cannot be considered legal police measures.