Moldova: Demonstration in Chișinău November 18

Event

The Party of Socialists (PSRM) has called for a political march and rally in Chișinău on Sunday, November 18. According to organizers, participants will march between the Academy of Sciences of Moldova and the Chișinău Circus beginning at 11:00 (local time) and stage a rally at the Great National Assembly Square at 12:00. The PSRM is staging the rally to protest proposals by the ruling coalition government to integrate pro-EU measures in the constitution. Heightened security measures and localized traffic disruptions are to be anticipated near the march and demonstration.

Context

The PSRM is staging demonstrations against the ruling Democratic Party of Moldova (PDM)-led coalition ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for February 2019. According to local reports, the PSRM is leading the PDM in recent political polls.

Advice

Individuals in Chișinău are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.