Friday, May 22, 2015

Clashes, tyres on fire outside Ukrainian parliament in Kiev


Clashes are reported in central Kiev where crowds of protesters are rallying against the economic crisis and the soaring cost of private loans. Local media say several people have tried to break into the Ukrainian parliament.

Four policemen and two protesters were reportedly injured in the clashes, as protesters blocked the exits of the parliament building.

The so-called “Financial Maidan” crowd is demanding that the parliament approves the law on restructuring private loans in foreign currency, which would convert people’s debts into national currency at pre-crisis levels .... http://wakeupfromyourslumber.com