The need to revise military regulations so as not to limit the rights of citizens was discussed at a meeting of the Joint Control Commission

Today, 3 October 2024, the working meeting of the Joint Control Commission took place in Bender. The Joint Military Command presented the report on the situation in the Security Zone for the last seven days. This report was not approved, as were 118 previous reports, the reason being the presence of illegal posts of Transnistrian structures in the Security Zone.

Addressing the case that took place on September 25 this year at the post of the Joint Peacekeeping Forces in the vicinity of the town Vadul lui Vodă related to the conflict situation between a local and the military personnel from the contingent of the Russian Federation, the Delegation of the Republic of Moldova presented its position, which has not changed in recent years. Representatives from Chișinău insist on reviewing the instructions of the Joint Military Command, which need to be adapted to the realities and the current situation in the Security Zone. These instructions have repeatedly led to conflict situations between citizens and military personnel at peacekeeping posts, as well as to other incidents involving representatives of diplomatic missions accredited in the Republic of Moldova. Such actions pose a serious threat, create significant obstacles to free movement and exacerbate the situation in the area of ​​responsibility of the Joint Peacekeeping Forces.

The Moldovan delegation stressed that the instructions of the peacekeepers cannot restrict citizens in the exercise of their rights and freedoms recognized at the national and international level.

The Joint Control Commission was informed that this case had been registered by the competent police authorities, who will review it and make a decision in accordance with applicable law.

The Delegation of the Republic of Moldova to the Joint Control Commission