The2021 Abkhazia unrest took place In December 2021.[1] The unrest inAbkhazia was reportedly caused by factors including confiscation of opposition leader's privatehydropower plant[2] and theCOVID-19 pandemic.[3]
Violence and criminal damage occurred in the capital ofSukhumi.[4] Electricity had to be supplied by theRussian Federation over the weekend.[5]
The opposition called forPresidentAslan Bzhania to resign.[3][6]
On 22 December, the President met with representatives from the opposition.[7] On 23 December, state prosecutors launched a probe into the unrest.[8]
