Moldova rioters smash into parliament

Protesters stormed parliament in the eastern state of Moldova today smashing windows and setting fire to furniture in a violent demonstration against what they said were fraudulent elections.

Moldova rioters smash into parliament
Tue, 07 Apr, 2009 - 15:41

Protesters stormed parliament in the eastern state of Moldova today smashing windows and setting fire to furniture in a violent demonstration against what they said were fraudulent elections.

Police fired water cannon on the protesters, but were unable to stop them breaking in.

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