1992-93 - Georgia-Abkhazia War: Georgia sends troops to Abkhazia to halt secession moves. Fierce fighting ends with Georgian forces being expelled from Abkhazia. Up to 30,000 people are killed.
Read Abkhazia profile Read South Ossetia profile Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former Manchester City footballer, was appointed president by Georgia's disputed parliament in December 2024. He is an MP ...