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Violent Protests Erupt in Moldova

A protest in the Moldovan capital, Chisinau, turned violent on Tuesday as anti-Communist demonstrators broke into the headquarters of the country’s parliament and the police attempted to disperse them with tear gas and water cannon. Dozens of people were reported injured. The crowd gathered to protest the results of parliamentary …

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Moldova Protesters Vow To Press On Until New Poll Set

CHISINAU, Moldova -Anti-Communist protests in Moldova will continue until new legislative elections are called, one of the leaders of the opposition coalition leading the protests said Tuesday. “The protests will continue until a date is set for new elections,” said Chisinau Mayor Dorin Chirtoaca, deputy head of the opposition Liberal …

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Moldovan Protesters Storm Government Offices; 30 Hurt

April 7 – At least 30 people were injured in Moldova when anti-Communist protesters stormed the presidency and parliament buildings in a demonstration against the Communists’ election victory, Agence France-Presse reported. Police officers and protesters were among those hurt, AFP said, citing the chief doctor at the emergency hospital in …

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