Anaid Gogoryan
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Abkhazia: Women Don't Fight for Top Jobs
Traditional expectations create glass ceiling for female leaders.
24 Nov 12
Abkhaz Leader Rules Out New Road to Russia
President talks of protecting nature, but road project is all about politics and economics.
20 Aug 12
Abkhazia's Inconclusive Election
Most of new crop of legislators don’t come from either opposition or pro-government parties.
30 Mar 12
Abkhaz Election Going Ahead Despite Attack on President
President Ankvab escaped unscathed from the latest in a series of attempts to kill him.
2 Mar 12
Few Changes Expected From New Abkhaz Leader
President Alexander Ankvab likely to seek continuity, though some fear more authoritarian style.
3 Sep 11
Stunned Abkhazia Begins Search for New Leader
With no clear front-runner in sight yet, any successor to the late President Bagapsh faces task of promoting Abkhazian interests in close but unequal relationship with Moscow.
6 Jun 11
Abkhazia's Women Lament Under-Representation
Four women in parliament “not an achievement, but a disgrace”, says leading member.
18 Mar 11
Moscow's Money Mislaid in Abkhazia
Russian audit chief finds no wrongdoing in Abkhazia’s use of development funds, but notes millions of dollars have yet to be accounted for.
30 Jan 11
Abkhazia Looks to Turkey for Fresh Blood
Government tries to encourage descendents of 19th century emigrants to come home.
12 Nov 10
Abkhaz Opposition Want to End Squabbling
After poor showing in elections last year, it seeks to present a united front.
22 Jul 10
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