Chisinau, Oct 20, 2024 (AFP) - Moldova's Maia Sandu blames 'unprecedented assault on democracy' for vote results

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2024-10-21
Moldova's pro-EU President Maia Sandu blamed an "unprecedented assault on our country's freedom and democracy" after partial election results on Sunday showed a majority of Moldovans choosing "no" in a referendum on joining the EU amid fears of vote meddling by Russia. "Moldova has faced an unprecedented assault on our country's freedom and democracy, both today and in recent months," Sandu told supporters in Chisinau, adding "criminal groups" ha......
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