Abkhazia's Leader Resigns Amid Protests and Political Turmoil

The leader of Abkhazia, a breakaway region of Georgia, Aslan Bzhania, has resigned following mass protests against a pro-Russia bill that would have allowed Russian investment and land ownership. The bill has been withdrawn, and Bzhania's resignation is aimed at maintaining stability. Abkhazia declared independence in 1999, recognized by Russia after the 2008 Georgian-Russian war, but is considered by most countries as part of Georgia. Bzhania's deputy will become acting leader, and the current prime minister will be dismissed.