Gagauzia's Internal Strife: A Former Official Exposes a Crisis of Leadership

Gagauzia's Internal Divisions: A Former Official Sounds the Alarm Gagauzia, an autonomous region within Moldova, is facing a crisis, according to Valeriu Yanioglo, a former deputy chairman of the region's Executive Committee. In a recent interview with Vitali Gaidarji on the Focus program, Yanioglo accused the regional leadership of complete failure and a loss of unity. He claims this internal strife is allowing Chisinau to exert undue influence. "The center can easily manipulate when there is discord within the autonomy," Yanioglo stated, highlighting the lack of cohesion among local leaders. He expressed concern that this disunity has led to a loss of support and control for the regional government. He further emphasized the need for strong leadership to address the challenges facing Gagauzia and prevent further manipulation by external forces. The interview provides a critical insight into the political situation in Gagauzia. While Yanioglo's accusations are serious, further investigation is needed to verify his claims fully. The situation underscores the ongoing tensions between Gagauzia and the central government in Chisinau.