The separatist leader of Georgia's breakaway region of Abkhazia resigned on Tuesday following days of unrest that saw opposition groups seizing key government buildings and clashes with police resulting in at least 14 injuries.
The demonstrations began on Friday in response to new measures allowing Russians to purchase property in the seaside region. Protesters demanded the removal of self-styled Abkhazian President Aslan Bzhania, who enjoys backing from Moscow. Bzhania expressed willingness to step down if the protesters relinquished control of the buildings, but the opposition refused until his resignation.
