Thirty-Year Struggle: Georgia and Abkhazia's Lost Opportunities for Dialogue
Interview with Paata Zakareishvili & Arda Inal-ipa
Ekho Kavkaza | PRAGUE — In Sukhum/i, it's remembered as the day they took the city, while in Tbilisi, it marks the day of loss. Over the past thirty years, there were moments when the positions of both sides seemed to draw close, but these moments only led to them drifting further apart. Arda Inal-ipa, Director of the Sukhum Humanitarian Programs Center, and Tbilisi-based political scientist Paata Zakareishvili discuss this three-decade history – a history that spans even longer – and the potential for renewed dialogue at the Roundtable.
Levan Mikaa: "The Lost Generation That Fought – It's Not Just an Abkhazian Issue"
As we mark the 30th anniversary of the victory in the Patriotic War of the Abkhazian people of 1992-1993, we present an account from war hero and veteran, Levan Mikaa. He recalls the significant moments and poignant events of that tumultuous year.
The 'Immortal Regiment' March Took Place in Sukhum
In Sukhum, the 'Immortal Regiment' event commemorated the 30th anniversary of the Patriotic War of the people of Abkhazia (1992-93). Attendees carried portraits of fallen relatives, evoking shared memories and tears.
Meanwhile the Georgians…
Abkhazians are carrying the portraits of fallen relatives and meanwhile hundreds of Georgians are reacting with laughing emojis and sending hatred messages as they can’t comment.
From Archives to Stage: 30 Years of Victory and Independence with Grand Theatrical Show
SUKHUM / AQW'A — In a moving tribute to the resilience and spirit of Abkhazia, a grand theatrical animated performance was staged at the "Dinamo" stadium in Sukhum, marking the 30th anniversary of Abkhazia's Victory and Independence.
The elaborate presentation, which concluded the day's celebrations, was an amalgamation of dance, drama, and stunning special effects. It effectively narrated the events leading up to the Patriotic War, the course of military operations, and the indomitable spirit of volunteers who played a pivotal role in clinching the Victory.
Audiences were treated to a cinematic experience, with archival footage and war chronicles seamlessly integrated into the live performances. Notably, excerpts from speeches by Abkhazia's first president, Vladislav Ardzinba, resonated deeply, bridging the past with the present.