Ukraine must prosecute the perpetrators of demonstration deaths

Headline Title: Ukraine must prosecute the perpetrators of demonstration deaths 26 February 2014 All those responsible for the deaths of more than 100 people killed during the anti-government protests in Ukraine must be brought to justice, said Amnesty International today. The call comes as plans were announced to disband the riot police unit that was allegedly responsible for the excessive force used against protesters. “Moves to disband the riot police must not be used to allow the perpetrators of crimes off the hook. The Ukrainian authorities must not shirk…

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