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Ukraine’s Parliament Repeals Anti-Protest Laws; PM Offers to Resign

HeadlineJan 28, 2014

Ukraine’s parliament has voted to repeal a round of anti-dissent laws in an effort to calm opposition protests that have gripped the country. The measures are unlikely to appease protesters who have demanded the resignation of President Viktor Yanukovych. Earlier today, Ukranian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov offered to resign. Yanukovych had previously offered Azarov’s post to an opposition leader, who rejected it.

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