Ukraine Parliament Repeals Anti-Protest Laws And PM Offers Resignation To Calm Street Unrest
Source: businessinsider.com
Ukraine’s parliament, in a concession which drew wild cheers of ’Hurrah’ from protesters on the streets of Kiev, voted to repeal a set of anti-protest laws which had triggered violent unrest in the capital.
Acting to calm unrest on the streets and mass demonstrations against President Viktor Yanukovich’s rule, a large majority of deputies - including Yanukovich loyalists - voted in favor of revoking the legislation they had rammed through on January 16.
Earlier, as parliament gathered in emergency session to find a solution to two months of protests, Prime Minister Mykola Azarov tendered his resignation, saying he hoped his departure would help towards a peaceful resolution.
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