Abkhazia mobilizes police and equipment as “Investment Agreements” are being discussed  

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**Abkhazia Session Today**

On 15, the parliament of Abkhazia will discuss a new agreement on investment activities. People who oppose this deal are gathering near the .

The local says that only some people can enter the parliament today. Russian journalists and others can go in, but not local opposition journalists.

The movement “ХараҲПицунда” wrote about the situation: “Military equipment is being gathered, security forces are getting stronger, 20 deputies have disappeared, and and military officers are gathering near the parliament walls. But this is not a threat from an enemy – it’ the government’s response to disagreements with the people.”

**What Is The Agreement About?**

and Abkhazia signed an agreement that lets Russian companies build investment projects in Abkhazia. This deal was opposed by leaders of public and in Abkhazia.

The agreement was signed on October 7 by Economy Minister and her Russian counterpart, Maxim Reshetnikov. On the same day, and Prime Minister Alexander Ankvab presented the draft agreement to parliament.

**What’s Next?**

To go into effect, this document must be approved by the People’s Assembly – Abkhazia’s parliament.

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