Alla Dzhioyeva’s condition described as stable

Former South Ossetian presidential candidate Alla Dzhioyeva has been described as being in a "serious but stable" condition after being taken to a hospital on February 9.

The Tskhinvali hospital where Dzhioyeva is being treated said she suffered a "hypertensive crisis" but reports vary on what led to her being hospitalized, the Radio Free Europe reported.

Dzhioyeva, 62, had rejected a court ruling annulling her apparent victory in the presidential vote in November and set her inauguration for Friday, Boston.com reported.