1:02 p.m., Jan. 28 -- The Verkhovna Rada voted overwhelmingly - TopicsExpress



          

1:02 p.m., Jan. 28 -- The Verkhovna Rada voted overwhelmingly today to cancel nine of the 12 draconian, anti-democratic laws on Jan. 16, including one that calls for imprisonment of up to 15 years for participating in peaceful demonstrations. A total of 361 deputies voted for the repeal of the so-called dictator laws. Parliament is set to meet again at 4 p.m. today to consider laws that order amnesty for all detained protesters during the EuroMaidan demonstrations. Coupled with Prime Minister Mykola Azarovs resignation, if President Viktor Yanukovych accepts it, both sides in Ukraines political crisis appear to be moving closer to settlement. However, it remains to be seen whether the measures will be enough for the crowds of anti-EuroMaidan demonstrators who are still demanding Yanukovychs resignation. -- Olena Goncharova
Posted on: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 11:10:39 +0000

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