Ukraine threatens state of emergency after protesters occupy justice ministry

The Guardian and other sources reported on the 27 January 2014 that Ukraine's Justice Minister Olenea Lukash warned anti-government protesters occupying her ministry she would call for a state of emergency if they did not leave. On that same day, protesters ended the occupation of the ministry, but they still surrounded several government buildings.

The fresh unrest came after opposition leader Arseniy Yatsenyuk rejected President Viktor Yanukovych's offer to appoint him prime minister. He said key demands must be met, including new elections.

The BBC and other news sources reported on the 26 January 2014 that the protests in the Ukraine were extending outside Kyiv.

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RIA Novosti, 27.01.14: Ukraine's Justice Minister Issues State of Emergency Warning http://en.ria.ru/world/20140127/186949801/Ukraines-Justice-Minister-Issues-State-of-Emergency-Warning.html

EurActiv, 27.01.14: Power and opposition in Ukraine test their limits as protests spread http://www.euractiv.com/europes-east/power-opposition-ukraine-test-li-news-533032

BBC News, 26.01.14: Ukraine protests 'spread' into Russia-influenced east http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25905031

RIA Novosti, 26.01.14: As Clashes Resume, Yanukovych Offers PM Job to Opposition http://en.ria.ru/world/20140126/186931152/As-Clashes-Resume-Yanukovych-Offers-PM-Job-to-Opposition.html

ESO: Background information: Ukraine protesters expand Kyiv camp after failure of talks with Yanukovych http://www.europeansources.info/record/ukraine-protesters-expand-kyiv-camp-after-failure-of-talks-with-yanukovych/

BBC News, 25.01.14: Ukraine crisis: Peaceful negotiations 'futile' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25894296

Euronews, 25.01.14: Ukrainian president offers PM’s job to opposition leader http://www.euronews.com/2014/01/25/ukraine-government-says-peaceful-efforts-to-solve-crisis-in-vain/

Deutsche Welle, 25.01.14: Ukraine ministry threatens raid on demonstrators after alleged kidnappings http://dw.de/p/1Ax8Z

BBC News, 25.01.14: Ukraine crisis: Yanukovych offers jobs to opposition http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25896786

Euronews, 25.01.14: Power struggle in Ukraine’s regions as protesters target government buildings http://www.euronews.com/2014/01/25/power-struggle-in-ukraine-s-regions-as-protesters-target-government-buildings/

The New York Times, 25.01.14: Opposition Says No to Ukraine on Power Share http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/26/world/europe/ukrainian-president-offers-top-posts-to-opposition-leaders.html

The Guardian, 25.01.14: Yanukovich offers opposition leaders top posts in attempt to defuse stand-off http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/25/yanukovich-offers-opposition-leaders-posts

The Guardian, 26.01.14: Ukrainian president offers surprise concessions as protests turn violent http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/26/ukraine-president-concessions-protests-violence

Deutsche Welle, 25.01.14: Ukraine opposition shuns Yanukovych power-share offer http://dw.de/p/1AxFd

BBC News, 26.01.14: Ukraine crisis: Opposition rejects offer of PM post http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25900267

Euronews, 26.01.14: Ukraine: Opposition leaders reject job offers from president http://www.euronews.com/2014/01/26/ukraine-opposition-leaders-reject-job-offers-from-president/

Deutsche Welle, 27.01.14: Ukrainian opposition is 'lacking in content' http://dw.de/p/1AxYL

Euronews, 27.01.14: Ukraine’s activists take over justice ministry http://www.euronews.com/2014/01/27/ukraine-s-activists-take-over-justice-ministry/

Deutsche Welle, 27.01.14: Klitschko urges protesters to quit justice ministry after state of emergency warning http://dw.de/p/1Axbt

BBC News [Video], 27.01.14: Ukraine 'now in state of siege' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25908397

The Guardian, 26.01.14: Ukraine protester's funeral draws hundreds of mourners http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/26/ukraine-protester-funeral-mourners-kiev

Deutsche Welle, 26.01.14: The women of Kyiv's Independence Square http://www.dw.de/the-women-of-kyivs-independence-square/a-17387387

Spiegel Online International, 27.01.14: 'Prepared to Die': The Right Wing's Role in Ukrainian Protests http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/ukraine-sliding-towards-civil-war-in-wake-of-tough-new-laws-a-945742.html

BBC News, 27.01.14: Ukraine protesters leave justice ministry http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25914786

Deutsche Welle, 27.01.14: Ukrainian militants vacate ministry, maintain blockade http://dw.de/p/1Ay0r

Euronews, 27.01.14: Ukranian protesters end occupation of Ministry of Justice http://www.euronews.com/2014/01/27/ukranian-protesters-end-occupation-of-ministry-of-justice/

The New York Times, 27.01.14: Ukraine’s Leader to Revoke Curbs on Dissent, but Opposition Remains Wary http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/28/world/europe/ukraine-leader-faces-new-pressure-to-end-unrest.html

Euro|Topics, 27.01.14: No de-escalation in Ukraine http://www.eurotopics.net/en/home/presseschau/aeltere/NEWSLETTER-2014-01-27-No-de-escalation-in-Ukraine

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