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European Court Finds Russia Responsible for Property Rights Violations in Abkhazia
On December 17, 2024, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) made a decision in a case involving six people from Georgia and Russia. The court said that Russia was fully responsible for not protecting the property rights of these individuals.
The six applicants were denied access to their homes and property in Abkhazia after conflicts broke out in the region. The ECHR found that Russia had failed to protect their property rights, which is a right guaranteed by the European Convention on Human Rights.
The court also said that Georgia was unable to control the region since the 1990s because of Russia’s interference. However, Georgia made efforts to regain control over Abkhazia and protect its citizens‘ property rights.
Russia Was Found Liable
The ECHR ruled that Russia had not taken enough steps to protect the applicants’ property rights. The court said that Russia should have created a simple and flexible legal system for people to access their property in Abkhazia.
As a result, Russia was held responsible for violating the property rights of the six applicants. The court ordered Russia to pay damages to each of them. The amounts are:
* Mr. Esartia: EUR 25,000
* Ms. Mekhuzla, Ms. Sanaia, Ms. Dvali, and Ms. Gogia: Each EUR 35,000
* The Human Rights Advocacy Centre (on behalf of all applicants except Ms. Taganova): EUR 18,000
The Court’s Decision Has Important Consequences
This decision has important consequences for Russia’s relations with Georgia and the European Union. It confirms that Russia exercises effective control over Abkhazia and is responsible for protecting the property rights of individuals there.
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