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Roma intimidation in Bulgarian presidential election
Bulgaria's Iliana Iotova wins presidential election amid police intimidation of Roma voters.
In brief
Bulgaria's Iliana Iotova wins presidential election amid police intimidation of Roma voters. Bulgarian politician Iliana Iotova won the presidential election with 57.6% of votes after police intimidation of Roma voters raised concerns for press freedom. Originally reported by EUobserver.
Roma intimidation amid low turnout
Bulgarian Roma voters saw record low turnout amid police intimidation at polling stations.
“Many Radev supporters have become disappointed that he didn't do good on his promises to fight inflation or to take meaningful steps against corruption and oligarchy or for judicial reform”
Iotova's presidential victory
Iliana Iotova won 57.6 percent of votes against Andrey Gyurov's 39.5 percent in presidential election run-off.
Alarm bells for press freedom
Media experts warn Iotova's pro-Russian stance threatens press freedom as police target Roma voters.
“The current political offer remains extremely limited towards Roma voters. Future political offers should include housing and land, education and employment, support for Roma entrepreneurship, culture and identity”
Here's the gist
Bulgarian politician Iliana Iotova won the presidential election with 57.6% of votes after police intimidation of Roma voters raised concerns for press freedom.
