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Protest held in Moldovan capital

17:25 | 19.02.2023 Category: Social

Chisinau, February 19 /MOLDPRES/- A protest was held today in the capital.

The protest was organized by the Movement for the People, which also includes the Shor party. The organizers of the action initially announced that they would protest in front of the Parliament, but they moved to the square of the Maria Bieșu National Theater of Opera and Ballet. The protesters chanted anti-government slogans and requested the Executive to "assume the payment of the bills for the winter months".

Government's spokesperson Daniel Vodă said that the Executive does not comment on the protest. "The authorities respect citizens' right to protest and freedom of peaceful assembly and association. The Prime Minister of the country is informed about the current developments, and the colleagues from the Ministry of Internal Affairs have already announced that the police will ensure public order and security, as well as the safety of the citizens", said Vodă.

At the same time, the law enforcement officers announced that six young people with suspicious behavior, from an institution with a sports profile, were taken to the Police Inspectorate for documentation. A knife was found on one of them. Law enforcement repeatedly called for a peaceful assembly, without acts of violence and provocations. Likewise, they requested the meeting participants not to possess prohibited items.

During the action, the protesters blocked a segment of Ștefan cel Mare and Sfânt boulevard. At the same time, drivers were urged to avoid the center of the capital.

Also, during the action, three protesters called for an ambulance. Thus, the police ensured the release of a traffic lane for the movement of emergency services. 

For now, the number of people participating in the protest action has not been announced.

 

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