KIEV: Ukrainian lawmakers on Thursday moved towards meeting one of the demands of anti-corruption protesters who have set up the first tent city in Kiev since the pro-EU revolt of 2014.
The crisis-torn former Soviet republic has been on edge since nearly 5,000 people rallied outside parliament on Tuesday demanding a more forceful fight against engrained government graft.
They have since set up dozens of khaki-coloured tents in a park and street that run alongside the parliament building — and they appear intent on staying put until their demands are met.
Some 1,000 activists gathered outside the chamber on Thursday as lawmakers agreed …read more
Source: theSun
