Thousands Protest Against New Moldova Government

Thousands of Moldovans demanded the resignation of the newly appointed government during mass protests in Chisinau on January 24. Police said some 16,000 protesters took part, chanting slogans like "Early elections!" and "Down with the mafia!" The protest was organized by two pro-Russian parties and a pro-EU anticorruption movement. (RFE/RL's Moldovan Service)