It is noted that this decision was supported by 19 of the 27 deputies present at the session.
Earlier, Khadjimba called on citizens of the republic not to succumb to provocations in connection with opposition protests in Sukhumi and said that Abkhazian security forces had been transferred to an enhanced regime of service.
He also noted that, if necessary, he would take measures to introduce a state of emergency in the country.
On January 9, protesters broke into the building of the presidential administration of Abkhazia. After this, Khajimba convened an emergency meeting of the republic’s Security Council.