Abkhazian Revolution

Abkhazian Revolution

Location of Abkhazia in Europe
Date May 27, 2014 – June 1, 2014 (4 days)
Location  Abkhazia
Causes
  • Excessive dependence on the assistance from Russia
  • Failure to end corruption
  • Ankvab's perceived liberal attitude towards ethnic Georgians
Result

The Abkhazian Revolution took place in 2014, when President Aleksandr Ankvab resigned after hundreds of demonstrators stormed his office.[1] After mass protests in the capital Sukhumi and the occupation of his office on 27 May,[2] Ankvab fled to his hometown of Gudauta[3] and ultimately resigned on 1 June, after previously denouncing the demonstration as an attempted coup d'état.[4][5]

The uprising was attributed to public anger with Ankvab over his perceived liberal policy toward ethnic Georgians in Abkhazia, a breakaway republic with limited recognition. Although Abkhazia seceded from Georgia in 2008, the Ankvab administration allowed ethnic Georgians to register as voters and receive Abkhazian passports.[6][7]

The revolution led to an early presidential election being called in August 2014. Opposition leader Raul Khajimba was elected president with a narrow majority of the vote.[8]

Background

In May 2011, Sergei Bagapsh died in office, leading to the 2011 presidential election. Alexander Ankvab won with 54.9% of the votes.

In late April 2014, the opposition submitted a 5 May ultimatum to President Ankvab to dismiss the government and make radical reforms.[6]

Timeline until Alexander Ankvab's resignation

Timeline after Alexander Ankvab's resignation

Chairman of the Central Election Committee Batal Tabagua announced that the Committee had begun preparations for the Presidential election set for 24 August, that candidates could be nominated between 25 June and 14 July and that parties registered less than five months before the election date would not be eligible to nominate candidates.[19]
Valeri Bganba dismissed Indira Vardania as First Vice Premier, Beslan Arshba as Vice Premier (upon his own request) and Murman Jopua as head of the Ochamchira District (upon his own request).[20][21][22][23]

See also

References

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