Ukrainian Opposition Party HQ Stormed by Police - Report

World | December 9, 2013, Monday // 19:46
Bulgaria: Ukrainian Opposition Party HQ Stormed by Police - Report Force structures associates, soldiers and the Special units 'Berkut' have surrounded the Independence square in Kiev, Ukraine. Photo by EPA/BGNES

The party of Ukraine’s jailed former PM Yulia Tymoshenko said Monday that riot police had stormed its headquarters.

According to international media, Fatherland Party official Ostap Semerak said troops broke into the party's offices and were walking along its corridors while others were climbing in through the windows. He called the situation "crazy."

The statement was followed by a swift denial from local police authorities.

Ukrainian security forces moved into Kiev on Monday prompting fears among anti-government protesters that the authorities plan to use force to clear tent camps and barricades in the city center

Hundreds of thousands of people have been protesting in Kiev's Independence Square against the decision of President Viktor Yanukovich and his government to back out of a strategic deal with the EU and seek closer ties with Russia.

We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!

World » Be a reporter: Write and send your article
Tags: Ukraine, protests, EU, oppostition

Advertisement
Advertisement
Bulgaria news Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) is unique with being a real time news provider in English that informs its readers about the latest Bulgarian news. The editorial staff also publishes a daily online newspaper "Sofia Morning News." Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) and Sofia Morning News publish the latest economic, political and cultural news that take place in Bulgaria. Foreign media analysis on Bulgaria and World News in Brief are also part of the web site and the online newspaper. News Bulgaria