Bulgarian Party Lawyers to Defend Miners Attacked by Police

Politics | July 6, 2007, Friday // 00:00

Lawyers from Bulgaria's New Time party announced Friday they are to defend in court the miners, who were attacked by the police during their protest over tax concessions staged in the town of Galabovo two days ago.

There will be set up claims over damages caused by the state and common legal proceedings are to be lodged, the party's Chairman Alexander Zheliazkov said.

"The protest organization documents, submitted to the town's mayor are perfect, " Zheliazkov explained.

The protesting miners were beaten by the police and were fired with tear gas. As a result of the clashes three miners suffered serious injuries.

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