Demonstrators oppose a proposal to permit Russian nationals to purchase property in Georgia's breakaway region of Abkhazia.

Protesters stormed the parliament of the Russian-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia on Friday and opposition politicians demanded the resignation of the self-styled president over an unpopular investment agreement with Moscow.

Protesters used a truck to smash through the metal gates surrounding the parliament in the capital Sukhumi. Video from the scene then showed people climbing through windows after prying off metal bars

A truck rammed the gates of parliament in the Russian-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia as hundreds protested against an investment agreement with Moscow. People were shown pouring into the courtyard and attempting to enter the parliament building.

Protesters opposing a measure allowing Russians to buy property in the Georgian territory of Abkhazia stormed the separatist republic’s parliament building and presidential office and clashed with police.

Tensions have flared during the past week over a proposed deal that would allow Russians to buy property in Abkhazia.

Protesters in Abkhazia stormed the parliament to oppose a Russian investment deal. Initially demanding the agreement's withdrawal, they now call for President Aslan Bzhania's resignation. The protest highlights fears of Russian economic dominance in the region,

Protesters stormed the parliament of Georgia's Russia-backed breakaway region of Abkhazia on Friday while the parliament was discussing an investment agreement with Russia. Some Abkhaz fear the