Abkhazia Residents Protest Transfer of Bichvinta Resort to Russia
In the Russian-occupied region of Abkhazia, residents have publicly expressed their disapproval over the recent transfer of the Bichvinta resort to Russian control.
Riley Harper
- 2023-12-28
- Updated 01:45 AM ET
(NewsNibs) - A letter authored by the concerned residents of Abkhazia has highlighted the loss of territorial jurisdiction following the transfer of the Bichvinta resort to Russia. The public has criticized the local deputies for not disclosing the new coordinates that have been agreed upon with the Russian Federation, a move that contrasts sharply with the transparency expected by the residents. The previously known coordinates cover a 345-hectare territory, which includes maritime areas as well as residential quarters.
Impact on Access and Territorial Integrity
According to the protest letter, the aftermath of the transfer has considerably impacted the citizens of Abkhazia, who now lack access to significant parts of the coastal border. Residents are particularly distressed about losing access to unique cemeteries and the prime maritime gate, which was the only deep-water entry point suitable for ships, with optimal navigational conditions. The letter underscores this event as a peacetime loss of territory that is without precedent.
Parliamentary Actions Questioned
The recent actions of the so-called parliament of occupied Abkhazia, which is recognized as Russian-occupied by numerous entities, and their failure to justify an urgent parliamentary session to the public have amplified the sense of legal disarray within the Republic of Abkhazia. The agreement that sealed the transfer of the Bichvinta resort to Russian control was signed by the so-called president of occupied Abkhazia, Aslan Bzhania, and subsequently affirmed by the disputed parliament.
The protest underscores the significant unease among the populace regarding the opaque dealings surrounding the transfer of the Bichvinta resort. The residents' statement brings to attention the broader issues of transparency, legal order, and territorial integrity within the context of Russian-occupied Abkhazia, signaling deep-seated concerns about the region's governance and future direction.
