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| On the morning of 19 December 2024, ], MP and former mayor of the ]n capital of ], allegedly opened fire on his political rivals inside the ], killing lawmaker ] and injuring another, ], before fleeing the scene.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/19/lawmaker-shot-dead-in-parliament-in-breakaway-georgian-region-of-abkhazia|title=Lawmaker shot dead in parliament in breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia|publisher=]|date=19 November 2024|language=en}}</ref><ref name="mt">{{cite news|url=https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/12/19/abkhaz-lawmaker-gunned-down-outside-parliament-building-a87398|publisher=]|date=19 November 2024|title=Abkhaz Lawmaker Gunned Down Outside Parliament Building|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Lawmaker in Georgia's breakaway Abkhazia shot dead at parliament|url=https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/12/19/lawmaker-shot-dead-in-parliament-of-separatist-georgian-region|date=19 November 2024|publisher=Al Arabiya|language=en}}</ref> | On the morning of 19 December 2024, ], MP and former mayor of the ]n capital of ], allegedly opened fire on his political rivals inside the ], killing lawmaker ] and injuring another, ], before fleeing the scene.<ref name=Aljazeera>{{cite news|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/19/lawmaker-shot-dead-in-parliament-in-breakaway-georgian-region-of-abkhazia|title=Lawmaker shot dead in parliament in breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia|publisher=]|date=19 November 2024|language=en}}</ref><ref name="mt">{{cite news|url=https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/12/19/abkhaz-lawmaker-gunned-down-outside-parliament-building-a87398|publisher=]|date=19 November 2024|title=Abkhaz Lawmaker Gunned Down Outside Parliament Building|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Lawmaker in Georgia's breakaway Abkhazia shot dead at parliament|url=https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/12/19/lawmaker-shot-dead-in-parliament-of-separatist-georgian-region|date=19 November 2024|publisher=Al Arabiya|language=en}}</ref> | ||
| ==Background== | ==Background== | ||
| Kharazia was detained in 2020, suspected of injuring an administrative official.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rferl.org/a/abkhazia-parliament-shooting-kharazia--golandzia-kvarchia-russia-bzhania-gunba/33245811.html|title=Lawmaker Shot Dead In Parliament Of Georgia's Breakaway Abkhazia|work=RFE/RL}}</ref> Electricity shortages in Abkhazia have been exacerbated by cryptocurrency mining, the cut of financial aid from |
Kharazia was detained in 2020, suspected of injuring an administrative official.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rferl.org/a/abkhazia-parliament-shooting-kharazia--golandzia-kvarchia-russia-bzhania-gunba/33245811.html|title=Lawmaker Shot Dead In Parliament Of Georgia's Breakaway Abkhazia|work=RFE/RL}}</ref> Electricity shortages in Abkhazia have been exacerbated by cryptocurrency mining, the cut of financial aid from Russia, and low water levels forcing an emergency shutdown at the ].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/12/11/abkhazia-loses-electricity-as-russian-support-dwindles-a87303|publisher=]|date=11 December 2024|title=Abkhazia Loses Electricity as Russian Support Dwindles|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/12/18/abkhazia-appeals-for-free-russian-electricity-supplies-amid-rolling-blackouts-a87388|publisher=]|date=18 December 2024|title=Abkhazia Appeals for Free Russian Electricity Supplies Amid Rolling Blackouts|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/leader-russian-backed-breakaway-region-abkhazia-warns-humanitarian-catastrophe-2024-12-21/|publisher=]|date=21 December 2024|title=Abkhazia's leader warns of 'humanitarian catastrophe' amid energy shortages|language=en}}</ref> In November, ] caused after the arrest of five opposition activists who are against an investment agreement with Russia begin and led to ] ]'s resignation.<ref name=Aljazeera /> | ||
| ==Shooting== | ==Shooting== | ||
| According to the Interior Ministry, on the day of the shooting, the People's Assembly was debating a bill on whether to ban cryptocurrency mining in Abkhazia, which led to an argument between Kharazia and |
According to the Interior Ministry, on the day of the shooting, the People's Assembly was debating a bill on whether to ban cryptocurrency mining in Abkhazia, which led to an argument between Kharazia and Kvarchia. Kharazia argued for a ban, while Kvarchia opposed, saying such a move would be bowing to populism. Golandzia attempted to mediate the situation, but Kharazia fatally shot Golandzia in the head.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://oc-media.org/mp-opens-fire-in-abkhazian-parliament-killing-fellow-mp/|publisher=]|date=20 December 2024|title=MP opens fire in Abkhazian Parliament, killing fellow MP|language=en}}</ref> A short time later, Kharazia injured Kvarchia's arm and fled the scene.<ref name="mt"/> | ||
| ==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
| Acting president ] called a meeting of the Security Council and visited the Republican Hospital.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://abkhazworld.com/aw/current-affairs/2916-security-council-convened-after-shooting-in-parliament|title=Security Council Convened After Shooting in Parliament|first=Abkhaz|last=World|date=19 December 2024|website=Abkhaz World}}</ref> | Acting president ] called a meeting of the Security Council and visited the Republican Hospital.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://abkhazworld.com/aw/current-affairs/2916-security-council-convened-after-shooting-in-parliament|title=Security Council Convened After Shooting in Parliament|first=Abkhaz|last=World|date=19 December 2024|website=Abkhaz World}}</ref> | ||
| == See also == | |||
| {{portal| Abkhazia}} | |||
| * ], a similar incident occurred inside the ], the ] of the ] of ] | |||
| * ] | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 17:18, 5 January 2025
| 2024 Parliament of Abkhazia shooting | |
|---|---|
| Location | People's Assembly of Abkhazia, Sukhumi, Abkhazia, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 43°00′03″N 41°01′41″E / 43.0007906°N 41.0280789°E / 43.0007906; 41.0280789 |
| Date | 19 December 2024 |
| Attack type | Shooting |
| Weapons | Pistol |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Injured | 1 |
| Accused | Adgur Kharazia |
On the morning of 19 December 2024, Adgur Kharazia, MP and former mayor of the Abkhazian capital of Sukhumi, allegedly opened fire on his political rivals inside the People's Assembly of Abkhazia, killing lawmaker Vakhtang Golandzia and injuring another, Kan Kvarchia, before fleeing the scene.
Background
Kharazia was detained in 2020, suspected of injuring an administrative official. Electricity shortages in Abkhazia have been exacerbated by cryptocurrency mining, the cut of financial aid from Russia, and low water levels forcing an emergency shutdown at the Enguri Dam. In November, mass protests caused after the arrest of five opposition activists who are against an investment agreement with Russia begin and led to Abkhaz President Aslan Bzhania's resignation.
Shooting
According to the Interior Ministry, on the day of the shooting, the People's Assembly was debating a bill on whether to ban cryptocurrency mining in Abkhazia, which led to an argument between Kharazia and Kvarchia. Kharazia argued for a ban, while Kvarchia opposed, saying such a move would be bowing to populism. Golandzia attempted to mediate the situation, but Kharazia fatally shot Golandzia in the head. A short time later, Kharazia injured Kvarchia's arm and fled the scene.
Aftermath
Acting president Badra Gunba called a meeting of the Security Council and visited the Republican Hospital.
See also
- Homicide at the Brazilian Senate, a similar incident occurred inside the Federal Senate, the upper house of the National Congress of Brazil
- Legislative violence
References
- ^ "Lawmaker shot dead in parliament in breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia". Al Jazeera. 19 November 2024.
- ^ "Abkhaz Lawmaker Gunned Down Outside Parliament Building". The Moscow Times. 19 November 2024.
- "Lawmaker in Georgia's breakaway Abkhazia shot dead at parliament". Al Arabiya. 19 November 2024.
- "Lawmaker Shot Dead In Parliament Of Georgia's Breakaway Abkhazia". RFE/RL.
- "Abkhazia Loses Electricity as Russian Support Dwindles". The Moscow Times. 11 December 2024.
- "Abkhazia Appeals for Free Russian Electricity Supplies Amid Rolling Blackouts". The Moscow Times. 18 December 2024.
- "Abkhazia's leader warns of 'humanitarian catastrophe' amid energy shortages". Reuters. 21 December 2024.
- "MP opens fire in Abkhazian Parliament, killing fellow MP". OC Media. 20 December 2024.
- World, Abkhaz (19 December 2024). "Security Council Convened After Shooting in Parliament". Abkhaz World.
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