Protesters light a fire in the courtyard of the President of Abkhazia

Protesters set a fire in the courtyard of the administrative office of the head of Abkhazia, Aslan Bzhania. RIA Novosti reports this.

Those who oppose the approval of the investment agreement with the Russian Federation are burning wood and paper in metal barrels to keep warm, and have also prepared firewood for a large fire. Currently the parliament and other government buildings in Abkhazia are under the control of protesters. The situation near the administrative building of the head of the republic remained calm; There were no security forces near the protesters.

Previously, it was reported that consultations between the authorities and the Abkhazian opposition on ways out of the crisis will continue on November 17. On November 15, a meeting will be held in Abkhazia's parliament, where delegates will consider the scandalous bill. The opposition said that the agreement with the Russian Federation did not meet the interests of local people and organized protests with the participation of thousands of people.

Security has been increased in Abkhazia's military units

The opposition claims that the agreement will allow Russian companies to start mass construction of apartments in Abkhazia, and this, in their view, will increase housing prices and create risks for businesses. local small and medium enterprises.

The parliamentarians eventually canceled the meeting, but the protesters were not satisfied with the decision – they wanted the delegates to consider the matter and vote against ratifying the treaty. Protesters then occupied parliament, President Aslan Bzhania's government and demanded the resignation of the head of state.