Georgia imposes rule over Ajaria

Georgian leader Mikhail Saakashvili has imposed direct presidential rule in the rebel region of Ajaria, 5 May 2004. The moves came amid growing pressure on Ajaria's leader Aslan Abashidze to accept Tblisi's authority or resign. The continuing unrest in Ajaria is causing concern in Russia, Europe and the US.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/3686229.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/3686229.stm

http://www.eu2004.ie/templates/news.asp?sNavlocator=66&list_id=649 http://www.eu2004.ie/templates/news.asp?sNavlocator=66&list_id=649

http://consilium.europa.eu/ueDocs/cms_Data/docs/pressData/en/cfsp/80211.pdf http://consilium.europa.eu/ueDocs/cms_Data/docs/pressData/en/cfsp/80211.pdf

http://www.osce.org/cio/56278 http://www.osce.org/cio/56278

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