Moldova: Opposition activists to protest in Chisinau Oct. 10

Event

Opposition activists, led by the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova, plan to protest in Chisinau Oct. 10 to call for the government's resignation amid a rising cost of living and the arrest of a prominent lawyer. Participants will gather outside the Presidential Palace building from 12:00; participation will likely be in the hundreds.

Additional police will deploy to monitor the action. The protest and related security measures, including possible road closures and movement restrictions, will likely prompt localized transport disruptions in the area. The action is likely to proceed peacefully, though isolated clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out, particularly if activists attempt to breach any security cordons.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security forces and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Check for disruptions and allow extra time for travel in the affected area Oct. 10.