Georgia: Elections in Abkhazia set for August 26

Event

Presidential elections in the Georgian breakaway region of Abkhazia are slated for Monday, August 26. Elections were originally to be held in July, but after the opposition protested in front of the People's Assembly of Abkhazia building on Monday, May 20, authorities agreed to postpone the elections to August.

A heightened security presence as well as associated political protests are likely leading up to, during, and following the August elections.

Context

Presidential elections in the Georgian breakaway region of Abkhazia are slated for Monday, August 26. Elections were originally to be held in July, but after the opposition protested in front of the People's Assembly of Abkhazia building on Monday, May 20, authorities agreed to postpone the elections to August.

A heightened security presence as well as associated political protests are likely leading up to, during, and following the August elections.

Advice

Individuals in Abkhazia are advised to monitor developments to the situation, anticipate associated political protests leading up to elections and heightened security measures, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities and home governments.