Social Tensions upon Registration of the Islamic League in Moldova. Is it Time for a Thorough Debate on the Law on Religious Cults?
Publisher: FES, IDIS Viitorul Volume: 5 pages, pdf Description: On 14 March 2011, Moldova’s Ministry of Justice registered the Islamic League as a religious cult that brings together several Muslim associations. This action displeased the Orthodox Church representatives, this being the major religious cult in R. Moldova. Several believers of Orthodox Associations from the Republic of Moldova have protested with crosses, icons and bells on 18 May, in front of the Government building as a sign of protest against registration of the Islamic League.