03:30The latest anti-government protest action was held in Chisinau on Thursday, as a plenary session took place in the parliament, with opposition supporters seen clashing with other bystanders.
Footage shows protesters walking along the road with flags and posters and chanting slogans, as well as a scuffle in the crowd.
The press service of the opposition Shor party reported a 'dangerous incident’ during a rally organised by activists from the 'Movement for the People' political group.
"Several men sent by the Maia Sandu regime attacked the leaders of the demonstration and attacked some of them. Hundreds of police officers stood aside, although they are obliged to ensure public order and prevent such clashes," their statement read.
The vice-chairman of the party, Marina Tauber, condemned the actions of 'provocateurs'.
"Don't intimidate us, don't intimidate me, we naturally become only stronger, only more consolidated," she added.
Meanwhile, one of the protesters condemned the rising cost of living.
"[We need] to pay for gas, for light, for water, for garbage, to pay for it all. And for treatment, it’s possible only to buy paracetamol, the cheapest one, because we don't have money for expensive one," she said.
At the time of publication, the Moldovan authorities had not made an official comment about the Shor party’s claims about the reported incident.
The police stated that detentions had been made.
"24 participants, including 15 unaccompanied minors, were taken to the inspectorate for identification. It turned out that one person is wanted," the law enforcement agencies clarified.
On Tuesday, Chisinau residents also rallied in front of the parliament building to demand action on rising bills and payments for citizens. On Wednesday, protesters blocked streets in Chisinau and Balti, calling for the resignation of President Maia Sandu.
On Sunday, March 12 , Tauber handed a resolution to the government, demanding the payment of gas, electricity and heating bills for the three winter months within 24 hours. According to the party, the government did not comply.
Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu stated that the Russian state was behind the opposition movement, saying the goal was to stop 'the process of European integration' and to use Moldova 'in the war against Ukraine'.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday that statements on Moscow's involvement in the opposition protests in Chisinau 'were ridiculed in Moldova itself'.
"Nothing is more absurd than blaming Russia for what is happening there now. We see how the leadership of this country has taken a course against the people of their own state," Zakharova said.
Protests in Moldova have been taking place regularly since September 2022.
Moldova: 'Don't intimidate us' - Clash at anti-government rally in Chisinau
The latest anti-government protest action was held in Chisinau on Thursday, as a plenary session took place in the parliament, with opposition supporters seen clashing with other bystanders.
Footage shows protesters walking along the road with flags and posters and chanting slogans, as well as a scuffle in the crowd.
The press service of the opposition Shor party reported a 'dangerous incident’ during a rally organised by activists from the 'Movement for the People' political group.
"Several men sent by the Maia Sandu regime attacked the leaders of the demonstration and attacked some of them. Hundreds of police officers stood aside, although they are obliged to ensure public order and prevent such clashes," their statement read.
The vice-chairman of the party, Marina Tauber, condemned the actions of 'provocateurs'.
"Don't intimidate us, don't intimidate me, we naturally become only stronger, only more consolidated," she added.
Meanwhile, one of the protesters condemned the rising cost of living.
"[We need] to pay for gas, for light, for water, for garbage, to pay for it all. And for treatment, it’s possible only to buy paracetamol, the cheapest one, because we don't have money for expensive one," she said.
At the time of publication, the Moldovan authorities had not made an official comment about the Shor party’s claims about the reported incident.
The police stated that detentions had been made.
"24 participants, including 15 unaccompanied minors, were taken to the inspectorate for identification. It turned out that one person is wanted," the law enforcement agencies clarified.
On Tuesday, Chisinau residents also rallied in front of the parliament building to demand action on rising bills and payments for citizens. On Wednesday, protesters blocked streets in Chisinau and Balti, calling for the resignation of President Maia Sandu.
On Sunday, March 12 , Tauber handed a resolution to the government, demanding the payment of gas, electricity and heating bills for the three winter months within 24 hours. According to the party, the government did not comply.
Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu stated that the Russian state was behind the opposition movement, saying the goal was to stop 'the process of European integration' and to use Moldova 'in the war against Ukraine'.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday that statements on Moscow's involvement in the opposition protests in Chisinau 'were ridiculed in Moldova itself'.
"Nothing is more absurd than blaming Russia for what is happening there now. We see how the leadership of this country has taken a course against the people of their own state," Zakharova said.
Protests in Moldova have been taking place regularly since September 2022.
The latest anti-government protest action was held in Chisinau on Thursday, as a plenary session took place in the parliament, with opposition supporters seen clashing with other bystanders.
Footage shows protesters walking along the road with flags and posters and chanting slogans, as well as a scuffle in the crowd.
The press service of the opposition Shor party reported a 'dangerous incident’ during a rally organised by activists from the 'Movement for the People' political group.
"Several men sent by the Maia Sandu regime attacked the leaders of the demonstration and attacked some of them. Hundreds of police officers stood aside, although they are obliged to ensure public order and prevent such clashes," their statement read.
The vice-chairman of the party, Marina Tauber, condemned the actions of 'provocateurs'.
"Don't intimidate us, don't intimidate me, we naturally become only stronger, only more consolidated," she added.
Meanwhile, one of the protesters condemned the rising cost of living.
"[We need] to pay for gas, for light, for water, for garbage, to pay for it all. And for treatment, it’s possible only to buy paracetamol, the cheapest one, because we don't have money for expensive one," she said.
At the time of publication, the Moldovan authorities had not made an official comment about the Shor party’s claims about the reported incident.
The police stated that detentions had been made.
"24 participants, including 15 unaccompanied minors, were taken to the inspectorate for identification. It turned out that one person is wanted," the law enforcement agencies clarified.
On Tuesday, Chisinau residents also rallied in front of the parliament building to demand action on rising bills and payments for citizens. On Wednesday, protesters blocked streets in Chisinau and Balti, calling for the resignation of President Maia Sandu.
On Sunday, March 12 , Tauber handed a resolution to the government, demanding the payment of gas, electricity and heating bills for the three winter months within 24 hours. According to the party, the government did not comply.
Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu stated that the Russian state was behind the opposition movement, saying the goal was to stop 'the process of European integration' and to use Moldova 'in the war against Ukraine'.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday that statements on Moscow's involvement in the opposition protests in Chisinau 'were ridiculed in Moldova itself'.
"Nothing is more absurd than blaming Russia for what is happening there now. We see how the leadership of this country has taken a course against the people of their own state," Zakharova said.
Protests in Moldova have been taking place regularly since September 2022.