CHISINAU, July 19 (Reuters) - The president of Moldova's separatist pro-Russian Transdniestria region vowed on Tuesday to solve the suspected murder of an opposition politician who was a rare advocate of reconciliation with the country's pro-European government.
Opposition politician Oleg Horgan was found dead in his home this week, apparently after being struck with a heavy object.
Transdniestria President Vadim Krasnoselsky said he would take "personal control" of the investigation.
A parliamentary committee summoned a special sitting of the assembly to discuss the suspected murder later in the week.
Moldova has embarked on a drive to join the EU since the 2020 election of President Maia Sandu, who has roundly denounced Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Persons:
Transdniestria, Oleg Horgan, Oleg Serebrean, Vadim Krasnoselsky, Krasnoselsky, Horgan, Maia Sandu, Sandu, Ronald Popeski, Sonali Paul
Organizations:
Organization for Security, Cooperation, European Union, EU, Communist, Sheriff, Moldovan, Civic Congress, Russian, Thomson
Locations:
CHISINAU, Russian, Moldova, Europe, Ukraine, Russia, Transdniestria, Moscow