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Focus Information Agency: At least 20 police officers injured in clashes with Kyiv

Published Jan. 19, 2014 at 8:11 pm

Protesters clash with police on January 19, 2014 during an opposition rally in the centre of the Ukrainian capital Kiev in a show of defiance against strict new curbs on protests. 200,000 protesters expressed frustration over the lack of a clear programme from the opposition leaders after almost two months of protests over the government's ditching of a pact with the EU under Russian pressure. AFP PHOTO / SERGEI SUPINSKY

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Kyiv. At least 20 militia officers have been injured in clashed with demonstrators in the centre of the capital city Kyiv, UNIAN reported.

The Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs stated they suffered fractures, intracranial injuries, some were poisoned with unknown substances.
Over 10 militia officers were hospitalised, some 4 of whom in serious condition.

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