Ukraine, battling the biggest anti-government demonstrations in almost 10 years, passed a slew of legislation to curb people’s ability to protest.
As scuffles between lawmakers left one with a split lip and another with an injured forehead, bills were approved yesterday to keep closer tabs on mobile-phone use and make erecting tents in public places illegal. Parliament had originally convened to discuss the 2014 budget, which was adopted without debate as opposition parties tried to block the session.
