  Anti-government rally turns violent in Ukraine’s capital January 20, 2014 - 10:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An anti-government rally turned violent in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv on Sunday, Jan 19, as protesters attacked riot police with smoke pellets and officers used truncheons and tear gas against the crowd, according to RIA Novosti. The protesters tried to break through police cordons and buses blocking entry to a street where the Cabinet of Ministers is headquartered. The opposition rally, attended by about 10,000, according to police estimates, began in Ukraine’s Independence Square on Sunday afternoon. About an hour later, about 500 activists wearing helmets and gas masks approached a police cordon in downtown Kyiv and attempted to break through police lines towards the government building, RIA Novosti said. The young people started throwing firecrackers and smoke pellets at officers and hit them with sticks. Police, in their turn, used truncheons and tear gas. A group of young men set a police bus on fire. A dozen more buses carrying riot police, as well as water cannon and several ambulances, were seen approaching the area, according to the report. Related links:   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
