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Abkhazia's acting leader wins presidential election, state media say

Badra Gunba won the presidential election in Abkhazia with nearly 55% of the vote, defeating Adgur Ardzinba who received just under 42%, according to preliminary results from the electoral commission reported by Apsnypress.
Gunba pledged to work for an independent and prosperous Abkhazia following his victory, as he stated to his supporters.
Georgia criticized the election, calling it a violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, according to Georgian Dream party statements.
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Gunba on his win, expressing confidence in strengthening Russian-Abkhazian relations, according to Kremlin sources.

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VOA News

Abkhazia's acting leader wins presidential election, state media say

Tbilisi, Georgia — The acting leader of Abkhazia has won a presidential election in the breakaway Georgian region, state media said Sunday, months after his predecessor was driven from office following protests over an investment deal with Russia. Acting President Badra Gunba took almost 55% of the vote in Saturday's election in the Russia-backed territory, ahead of opposition leader Adgur Ardzinba on just under 42%, Abkhazian state news agency …

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Badra Gunba is elected president of Abkhazia

The new president thanked his supporters for “their participation in the elections, support and active civic position.” As a result of the second round of presidential elections in the Republic of Abkhazia last Saturday, Badra Gunba is elected the nation’s new head of state with 54.73 percent of votes in his favor. READ ALSO Begins the second round of presidential elections in Abkhazia Opposition politician Adgur Ardzinba, who also participated …

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