Bulgarian Police Clash with Protesters in Front of Interior Ministry

Politics » DOMESTIC | October 2, 2011, Sunday // 14:01
Bulgaria: Bulgarian Police Clash with Protesters in Front of Interior Ministry Hundreds are protesting in Sofia Sunday against Minister of Interior Tsvetan Tsvetanov. Photo by BGNES

Bulgarian police are tackling protesters gathered in front of the Ministry of Interior in downtown Sofia requesting the resignation of minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov following a week of unrest.

The unexpected rally appears to have been called by controversial Order, Law and Justice (RZS) party, as its leaders are present and requesting a temporary suspension of parliament and firing of Minister of Interior Tsvetanov.

According to protesters, Tsvetanov is the main cause for unrest in the country following the murder of an ethnic Bulgarian youth by Roma in the village of Katunitsa end of last week.

Among the protesters is RZS leader Yane Yanev and presidential candidate for October 23 elections Atanas Semov.

People are carrying signs "We are Not Afraid" and "Freedom or Tsetso," and are shouting "Tsetso Out!" referring to Bulgaria's Minister of Interior, who is on leave to lead the election campaign of ruling GERB party.

RZS politicans are calling to regular policemen to join the ranks of the protest.

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Tags: violence, Tsvetan Tsvetanov, GERB, campaign, elections, Katunitsa, Roma, sofia, RZS

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