1998 Abkhazian local elections

1998 Abkhazian local elections
14 March 1998
Local assembly seats across 148 precincts (excluding Gali District)
Party Leader Vote % Seats +/–
Independents / Initiative Groups
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.

The local elections were held in Republic of Abkhazia, a self-proclaimed internationally unrecognized entity, in 1998.

Background

On 11 December 1997, Parliament adopted the law on local bodies of self-government.[sarke 1] President Ardzinba then issues a decree setting local elections for 14 March 1998.[sarke 2] For the purpose of the elections, 148 precincts were created: 16 in the city of Sukhumi. 13 in the Sukhumi District, 33 in Ochamchira District, 29 in Gudauta District, 25 in Gagra District, 17 in Tkvarcheli District and 17 in Gulripshi District.[sarke 3] The government stated that it was unable to hold elections in Gali District.[sarke 4]

In April, after the elections, President Ardzinba appointed Heads of the District Administrations.[sarke 5]

References

Sarke

  1. ↑ "Daily News December 15, 1997". Sarke. 15 December 1997. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
  2. ↑ "Daily News December 17, 1997". Sarke. 17 December 1997. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
  3. ↑ "Daily News March 13, 1998". Sarke. 13 March 1998. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
  4. ↑ "Daily News March 16, 1998". Sarke. 16 March 1998. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
  5. ↑ "Daily News April 13, 1998". Sarke. 13 April 1998. Retrieved 6 January 2012.


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