Georgia's breakaway Abkhazia region in chaos as protesters storm parliament over Russia deal

Protesters stormed the parliament in the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia on Friday, in response to a proposed deal that would allow Russians to buy property in the region. The protesters, who included opposition politicians, demanded the resignation of the self-styled president and halted an investment deal with Russia that would allow Russians to purchase property in Abkhazia. The protesters used a truck to smash through the metal gates surrounding the parliament and entered the building through windows, forcing the government to postpone a session to ratify the measure. The Black Sea separatist region is backed by Moscow but recognized as part of Georgia by most of the world.