Go to the media bank Protesters in Chisinau. Archival photoCHISINAU, Oct 23 A mass protest action by supporters and representatives of the Shor opposition party in Moldova is taking place in Chisinau, a RIA Novosti correspondent reports. hold a rally only in the square of the parliament. The protesters are marching in two columns. They carry Moldovan flags with them and chant: «Down with Maia Sandu!», «Down with the government», «Resignation», «Early elections».
"This Sunday, at 15:00, I am waiting for everyone who wants to live well, humanly and with dignity in the square, where a protest will take place against the war that the authorities have declared against their own people, and for a new life" ;, — party leader Ilan Shor wrote on social networks.
Police in Chisinau and fighters from the special battalions Fulger («Lightning») and Scorpion («Scorpion») on October 16 dispersed a peaceful demonstration and dismantled the opposition tent city in front of the parliament building. The organizers asked the authorities for permission to hold an indefinite protest in the central square of the Great National Assembly in front of the government building. However, a farmers' fair is being held there today, so the protesters were advised to move north of the parliament. The police warned in advance that they would monitor the movement of the column and not allow the demonstrators to enter the central square. It is also possible that traffic on some streets will be blocked. In addition, law enforcement agencies admit that the organizers and participants of the action may try to provoke clashes with the police. In this regard, the demonstrators are randomly screened.Former Moldovan President Dodon condemned the crackdown on a peaceful opposition rallyAn indefinite protest rally by supporters of the Shor party has been held in Chisinau since September 18. On Sunday, during another rally, protesters set up tents on the central street of Chisinau, blocking traffic. Four hours later, the police and special forces asked people to clear the roadway, and then began to forcibly dismantle the tents. On October 13, the Moldovan authorities approved new rules for holding street actions during the state of emergency since February 24. Blocking roads during protests is possible only on non-working days, actions should not last more than four hours. In case of serious violations of public order, the police have the right to demand that the organizers immediately stop the manifestation. The protesters are outraged by the unprecedented rise in prices for gas, other energy resources and products, as well as a drop in living standards. The opposition accuses the authorities of being unable to cope with the crisis, points to a record inflation over the past 20 years, which in September amounted to 33.97% year on year. The country's leadership is criticized for its unwillingness to negotiate with Russia on better gas prices, as well as for pressure.