The Moldovan authorities have banned the use of corporate symbols, as well as certain types of workwear at protests. According to TASS, this decision was made on Wednesday by the government commission for emergency situations.
“The use of corporate symbols of legal entities during meetings, public demonstrations, rallies and other public events is prohibited. <…> It is also prohibited to use bulletproof vests, covers, belts and multifunctional tactical vests, body cameras and portable radio stations by individuals and legal entities,” the government press service said in a statement.
Since the summer of 2022, massive opposition protests have been taking place in Moldova. They were organized by the Shor Party, the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova, as well as other formations and public figures who accuse the authorities of inability to cope with rising prices and incompetence. At the end of last year, the inflation rate in Moldova exceeded 30%, in a year and a half, gas tariffs have increased almost seven times, and electricity has risen in price three times.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu announced the danger of a coup d’état involving opposition forces and called for additional powers to be granted to special services and other law enforcement agencies. During this period, dozens of opposition activists were arrested. Criminal cases have been opened against the leaders of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova and the Shor Party.
In February, the Moldovan Parliament extended the state of emergency for another 60 days.
Source: Rosbalt
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