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

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**Abkhazia Today**

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

The local Telegram channel 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, are getting stronger, 20 deputies have disappeared, and and military officers are gathering near the parliament walls. But this is not a threat from enemy – it’s the government’s response to disagreements with the people.”

**What Is The Agreement About?**

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

The agreement was signed on October 7 by and her Russian counterpart, Maxim Reshetnikov. On the same day, Aslan Bzhania 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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