Russia and Georgia fought a brief war over the status of South Ossetia, which resulted in their semi-autonomy, and increased Russian influence.
The situation in Tskhinvali region became tense, Alla Dzhioyeva, the candidate of the so-called presidential elections of South Ossetia was hospitalized on Thursday, after law enforcers break into the headquarter of the party.
A doctor in the hospital said Dzhioyeva suffered a hypertensive crisis and was presently in intensive care.
Her opponent, Anatoly Bibilov, claimed to be backed by Russia.