Moldova: The Official Election Results

The recount for Moldova's general elections has concluded and confirmed the initial election results. Moldovan President Vladimir Voronin has announced amnesty for many of the protesters and accepted the recount as a way to calm social unrest. Despite his offer of amnesty, the demonstrations are likely to continue and Voronin will likely use heavy-handed measures to end the opposition. Russia's and Romania's reactions to the recount results and the civil unrest in Moldova will be important to observe.