Moldovan government reports wave of anonymous death threats across the country

Dorin Recean, Prime Minister of Moldova, reported on Friday 1 November that a wave of death threats was received by residents across the country.

Source: Recean’s appeal distributed by the press service of the Moldovan government, as reported by European Pravda 

Details: Recean said that an "unprecedented attack" on Moldova is underway, in which "people across the country receive anonymous death threats via phone".

Quote: "Threats were directed at journalists, celebrities, and everyday residents. These acts of intimidation follow one goal: to sow panic and fear, making people frightened to come to the polls," the Moldovan PM said.

He assured that Moldovan state structures "will ensure the order and protection of citizens," and called on citizens to come to the presidential election on Sunday.

Earlier, a journalist from the Moldovan portal NewsMaker reported that she received a death threat. An anonymous caller claimed that they know where the journalist lives and has the ability to kill her. "Make a choice in favour of Maia Sandu and save your life," the audio message instructed.

Background:

• The second round of Moldova’s presidential election is scheduled for 3 November. In the first round of Moldova’s presidential election, incumbent President Maia Sandu received 42.37% of the vote, while Alexandr Stoianoglo from the Socialist Party secured 26.02%.
• Moldova said that Russia has funnelled millions of dollars into influence operations in the nation, including intervention in presidential elections and a referendum on joining the European Union.

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