Protesters In Ukraine Vow To Step Up Pressure On Government
Anti-government protesters clashed with security forces overnight in the Ukraine capital, Kiev, killing at least two people, a day after embattled President Viktor Yanukovych tried unsuccessfully to quell unrest by offering top posts to the opposition.
Yanukovych offered on Saturday to hand over two key posts to opposition leaders, but the offer was swiftly rebuffed.
Voice of America reports:
"A large crowd of protesters blocked a government building with police inside early Sunday in central Kyiv. Demonstrators threw stones and smoke bombs. Police responded with stun grenades and tear gas."
"On Saturday in Kyiv's Independence Square, Arseniy Yatsenyuk told a crowd of protesters the opposition is "not afraid" of accepting more political responsibility. He said, however, that President Yanukovych must still meet several key opposition demands and that talks will continue. "
"Earlier, Mr. Yanukovych offered the job of prime minister to Yatsenyuk, and the post of deputy prime minister to former boxer Vitaly Klitschko. The move came a day after the president agreed to reshuffle his government and amend controversial new anti-protest laws."