Political Freedoms and Human Rights at Risk in Transnistria
Political Freedoms and Human Rights at Risk in Transnistria

Author(s): Jakub Pieńkowski
Subject(s): Politics, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Government/Political systems, Studies in violence and power
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Transnistria; human rights; political freedoms; communist party;
Summary/Abstract: In July, Oleg Khorzhan was assassinated. He was a leader of the Transnistrian Communist Party, the only real opposition to the mafia-like structures centred on the Sheriff holding company that has completely captured the rebellious region. To preserve profits in an economy and regime it controls, Sheriff persecutes political opponents and residents who criticise the authoritarian system. Using economic tools, the EU can urge the regime in Tiraspol to respect fundamental freedoms and democratise the region, which would promote stability in this part of Europe.

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