Last night, Ukrainian protestors seized the Ministry of Justice's building, prompting the nation's justice minister to threaten a state of emergency. The Ministry of Justice is the fourth building that has been seized by the protesters. Kiev's city hall is among the other three. The parliament is set to meet on Tuesday which has been called by the protesters as "Judgement Day." President Yanukovych also decided on Monday to get rid of the anti-protest law that heated up the protests. An important dispute between the two sides is amnesty for prisoners. Yanukovych says that he can only promise that if protesters stop occupying buildings and ditch the tent city in Kiev.
The turmoil in Ukraine began in December when Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych decided to strengthen ties with Russia rather than the European Union. The protestors originally called for new elections in Parliament, but recently have called for Yanukovych's resignation. Yanukovych offered the prime minister-ship to an opposition leader, but the offer was turned down.
Connects the World to YOU!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Popular Posts
-
In 2011, Samoa moved the International Date Line so that it could be on the same side of the line as Australia and New Zealand. Prior to 201...
-
Population: 18.4 million More than double the population of New York City Most populous city in India 5th most populous city in the ... -
Capital: Zagreb Major City: Split Major Geographical Features Adriatic Sea Dalmatian Coast Brac Island Zagorje Hilles Dinaric Alps...
-
Capital: Helsinki Major Cities Turku Tampere Major Geographical Features Baltic Sea Gulf of Bothnia Gulf of Finland Aland Islan...
-
Capital: Tunis Major Geographical Features Mediterranean Sea Gulf of Gabes Atlas Mountains Sahara Desert Sand Sea Official Name:...
No comments:
Post a Comment