Language law triggers violence in Ukraine

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Series Details 4.7.12
Publication Date 04/07/2012
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Opposition demonstrators clashed violently with police in Kiev on the 4 July 2012 as they protested against plans to broaden the rights of Russian speakers, which they fear could drive a wedge between Ukraine’s western and eastern halves.

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BBC News, 4.7.12: Ukraine police clash with Kiev crowd over language law http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18702759
RIA Novosti, 5.7.12: Ukraine’s Language Bill Protesters Occupy Kiev’s Center http://en.rian.ru/world/20120705/174413404.html
Deutsche Welle, 4.7.12: Ukrainian police fire tear gas amid language law protests http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,16071609,00.html

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