Social and political organizations of Abkhazia and the Russian Foreign Ministry said that socio-political developments in Abkhazia should follow the law. Abkhaz President Alexander Ankvab, who is currently in the Gudaut District, denied information about the dissolution of the government and the resignations of the prosecutor general and the heads of two districts. He noted that the opposition refused to have closed-door talks with the state authorities and was occupying the Presidential Administration.
Raul Hajimba, an opposition leader, said yesterday that negotiations with the president had brought no results. That did not mean that the opposition would use force, he added.
The Interior Ministry of Abkhazia characterized the situation as peaceful and ruled out any need to take additional security measures. Experts say that the events were not a coup attempt and were organized to draw the attention of the government.
Secretary of the Security Council Nugzar Ashuba said that bloodshed had been prevented and the process should be put onto a constitutional footing. The Public Chamber urged the parliament, political parties and public organizations to encourage dialogue.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin had a telephone conversation with Abkhaz Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Chirikba. Russia expressed hope that the situation would stabilize.
Social and political organizations of Abkhazia and the Russian Foreign Ministry said that socio-political developments in Abkhazia should follow the law. Abkhaz President Alexander Ankvab, who is currently in the Gudaut District, denied information about the dissolution of the government and the resignations of the prosecutor general and the heads of two districts. He noted that the opposition refused to have closed-door talks with the state authorities and was occupying the Presidential Administration.Raul Hajimba, an opposition leader, said yesterday that negotiations with the president had brought no results. That did not mean that the opposition would use force, he added.The Interior Ministry of Abkhazia characterized the situation as peaceful and ruled out any need to take additional security measures. Experts say that the events were not a coup attempt and were organized to draw the attention of the government.Secretary of the Security Council Nugzar Ashuba said that bloodshed had been prevented and the process should be put onto a constitutional footing. The Public Chamber urged the parliament, political parties and public organizations to encourage dialogue.Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin had a telephone conversation with Abkhaz Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Chirikba. Russia expressed hope that the situation would stabiliz
