Olvia Press, the official news agency in Transnistria, writes that the Obnovlenie [Russian for Renewal] Party has accused President Igor Smirnov of reprisals. The party holds a majority in the local legislature.
Mr. Smirnov has denied any wrongdoing and has asked local prosecutors to investigate the accusations. He added that Obnovlenie may be engaging in a "PR campaign" in order to gain more popularity.
Obnovlenie and Mr. Smirnov have been in an open conflict ever since the region's President tried to push through constitutional reforms that would have given him more power. At the moment, the situation seems to be at a standstill as both groups seem strong enough to fight off each other's attacks.
The separatist republic will hold local elections in March.
Since the separatist regime in Transnistria has Moscow's support, it is not yet clear whom the Kremlin supports. Mr. Smirnov has essentially been in power ever since the region broke away from Moldova after a short but bloody civil war in 1992.
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