SOLIDARITYWITHREPUBLICOFMOLDOVA
PressreleaseForimmediatedistribution
11thofApril,2009ClujNapoca,Romania
Flagrant Human Rights Violations in Moldova
A large number of Moldovan citizens residing in Romania have
taken it upon themselves to make the international media aware of
the situation in the Republic of Moldova, in light of the election
fraud on the 5th of April, 2009. This message is transmitted on
behalf of their families, their friends, and their colleagues who
fight to protect democracy in the Republic of Moldova.
They are the children of the national emancipation of 1989, they
are the youth who were educated under a communist regime, they are
the young people who realized that the perfect glass bubble in
which they live is dusty and cracked, they are the youth who think
they can change things through the power of words and actions.
April 7 was the first day the impact was felt when thirty
thousand young people gathered in Chisinau at Piata Marii Adunari
Nationale (The Great National Assembly Square or PMAN as referred
to as an acronym) and rekindled the hope of a free future. We were
defied by the communist tyrants who tried to soil our ideals and
accused us of vandalism and violence. We know that freedom is
expensive, but does blood have to be the price? Do the statements
of one person who mislead and manipulated an entire people in a
callus way stronger than the cries for help of a future generation?
We need resolve to help the people who had the courage to say NO.
We need the support and strength of international institutions to
safeguard democracy.
Around 500 young people, many of whom are minors (according to
official statistics, the true statistics being hard to ascertain)
have been taken from the streets of Chisinau by force, and only God
knows what has happened to them, because they had the courage,
resolve, and strength to freely express their hopes for liberty and
justice. The people who had the courage to say NO are depending on
the international community to bolster their hope and resolve.
Monday, April 6, and Tuesday, April 7, 2009, in Chisinau, there
were around 30,000 people in Piata Marii Adunari Nationale, the
majority of them young. On Wednesday there were 8,000, and on
Thursday there were only 1,000. WHY?
The reason is that President Vladimir Voronin is issuing and
acting on direct threats against anyone who supports or allows the
participation of Moldovan citizens in expressing their free opinion
about the election fraud on the 5th of April. He is carrying out
these threats using the very state police and security forces which
are meant to to protect the rights of citizens.
These repressive actions which defy every democratic concept are
the norm today, and are tearing apart the fabric of democracy right
at the doorstep of the European Union. While all this is occurring,
the
European Union avoids taking any definite position regarding the
terrorist manner in which the dictatorship of the Republic of
Moldova tries to suppress the conflict with the people. The
president refuses any meaningful dialog with the people, with no
direct speeches or communication with the protesters.
In the name of those in Piata Marii Adunari Nationale who have
sacrificed and continue to sacrifice their freedom for the freedoms
of all Moldovans, and for the rights of Man.LET US JOIN THEM!
We are calling upon a vital human right: THE RIGHT TO FREE
SPEECH. Therefore we call on the members of the international press
to: Raise awareness and make active contributions regarding the
situation in the Republic of Moldova To depict the situation in
local and national papers across the globe, accurately, fairly, and
according to
the gravity of the situation in the Republic of Moldova, and to
report the flagrant violation of human rights by those entrusted
with their defense.
The provide local communities with information and concrete
examples of human rights violations against people who are only
trying to express their opinions peacefully.
To discernibly treat information provided by the state apparatus
of the Republic of Moldova, who are bent on pushing their own
agenda of disinformation.
To support freedom of press in the Republic of Moldova,
especially taking into consideration the fact that the only sources
of information for the common citizen public television and radio
belongs to the state apparatus. The private television stations are
coerced through threats and blackmail by this same state
apparatus.
We are in the position to say these words, to talk, to shout,
for the ones who have been severed from democratic civilization.
The censorship in the Republic of Moldova is the cause of mass
confusion. The activities which we carry out in Cluj are useful and
necessary, we want them to be heard, and for this we will do
everything in our power. We are gathering signatures from anyone
who believe that our position is just. Please pay attention and
support this cause!
LET US JOIN THEM!
For more details:Natalia Ciobanue-mail:
[email protected]+40763618169
Ana Cojocarue-mail: [email protected]+40752786030
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