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Big Protest in Chisinau -organized by Liberal-Democrat Party

Written by Jelena

Wednesday, 29 April 2009 12:56

30 000 people protested in Chisinau (Moldova) asking all Moldavian citizens to vote with no fear in parliamentary elections on 5th april 2009. This action was organized by Liberal-Democrat Party of Moldova, led by Vlad Filat.

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