In occupied Abkhazia, August began with an acute fuel shortage and hours-long queues.
The de facto Parliament of Abkhazia has adopted a legislative initiative to prevent unlawful interference by foreign nationals and stateless persons in the political life and electoral processes of occupied Abkhazia.
DRI comments on the statement made by MMA fighter Giorgi Kartvelishvili during a press conference held on 27 July 2026 regarding the establishment of the so-called People's Movement.
The detention of participants in a peaceful protest solely because of the manner in which they express themselves, a banner, or slogans constitutes an extreme interference with the rights to freedom of expression and freedom of assembly, which is permissible only in strictly defined circumstances, pursuing a legitimate aim and meeting the requirement of proportionality.
At the beginning of the year, the governments of Russia and the so-called government of Abkhazia signed an agreement valid until 2030.
The problems caused by the fuel shortage in Russia have also affected Abkhazia.
Criminal proceedings have been initiated against Alina Dzhikaeva, editor-in-chief of the South Ossetian Telegram channel “Sapa”.
It should be noted that Article 54(5) of the Law of Georgia on Broadcasting, which concerns “fairness and impartiality”, is defined in very broad terms.
OHCHR has published a new report, with a dedicated chapter focusing on the grave human rights situation in Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region.
The ongoing political crisis and recent personnel changes in the Russian-occupied Tskhinvali region are the result of overt pressure exerted by the Kremlin.
