Independence movements

Timeline: Transnistria

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  1. · Other

    Transnistrian War, 1990-1992

    War between Moldovan government forces and Transnistrian separatists, aided by the Russian 14th Guards Army, that ended with a ceasefire leaving Transnistria under separatist control.

    Significance here: Established the de facto separation of Transnistria from Moldovan government control that has persisted as a frozen conflict since 1992.

  2. · Referendum or popular consultation

    2006 Transnistrian independence referendum

    An unrecognized referendum in which Transnistrian authorities reported overwhelming support for independence, but which received no international observation or recognition.

    Significance here: The clearest formal expression of Transnistrian authorities' independence claim since the 1990-1992 war, though its lack of independent observation or international recognition has limited its diplomatic weight.

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