From: MSN Nicknamepsychoteddybear24 (Original Message) Sent: 12/15/2006 9:36 AM
ABKHAZ PREMIER RESPONDS TO CRITICISM. At an emergency congress in
Sukhum(i) on November 29, the opposition Forum of National Unity
established early last year (see "RFE/RL Caucasus Report," February
11, 2005) harshly criticized the Abkhaz government headed by Prime
Minister Aleksandr Ankvab for its "destructive political role" and
inability to draft and implement an effective program of action. The
congress, which was attended by Vice President Raul Khadjimba, former
Deputy Prime Minister Anri Djergenia, and several parliament
deputies, asked President Sergei Bagapsh to form a new government
capable of addressing the problems Abkhazia faces, while commending
Bagapsh's efforts to secure international recognition for the
unrecognized republic and to establish associate membership of the
Russian Federation. In a statement on November 30, Bagapsh rejected
the forum's call to dismiss the government, arguing that while
the opposition is entitled to call attention to ...
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