Thousands Protest in Romania Against Judiciary Law Changes
Protesters manifest their support for magistrates as they stand in front of the Court of Appeal, on February 22, 2019, in Bucharest, Romania.
Photographer: Andrei Pungovschi/AFP via Getty Images
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Romanians took to the streets on Sunday evening in Bucharest and other cities to protest controversial legal changes approved by the government earlier this week that experts say will block courts and weaken a fight against corruption.
Crowds gathered in front of the government building in the Romanian capital, with Digi24 TV estimating the number at 5,000. Hundreds more protested in the cities of Cluj, Iasi and Timisoara, shouting slogans criticizing the ruling coalition and supporting judges and prosecutors.