Moldovan authorities must swiftly investigate death threats sent to an investigative journalist following her public interview with a well-known political figure, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said Monday.

Journalist and television host Mariana Rață shared violent messages made against her on social media following her online interview with Renato Usatîi, leader of populist party Partidul Nostru (Our Party). A Facebook user, identifying himself as a Usatîi supporter, sent Rață recordings saying she “should be stabbed on the street” for questions she asked Usatîi on her program “ Cutia Neagră .”

“People will stab you in the throat,” one message reportedly said.

Rață told local outlets she does not personally link Usatîi to the threats but believes the sender should be

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