Abkhaz blogger Daur Buava was found dead in his apartment in Tbilisi.

The cause of death is currently unknown, although Daur Buava is believed to have been dead for several days. According to unofficial reports, there was a “terrible smell” in the building, prompting neighbors to call a rescue team.

Rescuers found the Abkhaz blogger dead inside the apartment upon entering.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs told Interpressnews that an investigation is underway under Article 115 of the Criminal Code, which concerns bringing a person to suicide.