18 May 2023 | 10:20 AM UTC
Moldova: President calls for Pro-EU rally in central Chisinau May 21
President Sandu calls for Pro-EU demonstration at Great National Assembly Square, Chisinau, Moldova, May 21. Disruptions likely.
Event
President Maia Sandu has called for a Pro-EU rally in central Chisinau May 21. Attendees will gather at the Great National Assembly Square; the start time is unclear. President Sandu is leading a campaign to accelerate Moldova's campaign to join the EU, and to counter Russian influence in the country. The demonstration is likely to attract tens of thousands of people.
Authorities will almost certainly deploy an increased security presence to monitor the event. The demonstration and associated security measures, including road closures and movement restrictions, will likely prompt localized transport disruptions in the area. The demonstration will likely pass off peacefully.
Advice
As a standard precaution, avoid all demonstrations. Allow additional time to reach destinations in central Chisinau, May 21. Heed the instructions of local authorities.
