House arrest of Gagauz Autonomous Region Governor Gutsul extended: Known for opposition to NATO and EU
The house arrest of Evgenia Gutsul, the Governor of the Gagauz Autonomous Region within the Republic of Moldova, who was detained at Chisinau Airport on March 25 while traveling to Istanbul, has been extended for another 30 days. Gutsul is known for her opposition to NATO and the EU.
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In a statement made through her lawyers, Gutsul, the elected Governor of the Gagauz Turks, said, "My freedom to fulfill the will of the people who elected me is also being taken away. But there is one thing they cannot take from us: our determination, our faith, and our strength."
Evgenia Gutsul stated the following:
"Today, the court extended my house arrest for another 30 days without any justification or evidence. This is not justice.
This is political revenge and an attempt to silence Gagauzia.
Not only is my freedom of movement being taken away, but also my freedom to fulfill the will of the people who elected me.
But there is one thing they cannot take from us: our determination, our faith, and our strength. I thank everyone who stands with me. Your support gives me the strength to continue."
WHAT HAPPENED?
Gagauz Autonomous Region Governor Evgenia Gutsul was detained at the airport in Chisinau on March 25.
On March 28, it was decided that Gutsul would be detained for 20 days during the hearing of the ongoing case regarding the illegal financing of her 2023 gubernatorial election campaign.
Later, Gutsul was placed under house arrest for 1 month.
Protests against Gutsul's detention were held in various parts of the Gagauz Autonomous Region.