Activists Steadfast on Ukraine Vote Reform

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Activists Steadfast on Ukraine Vote Reform

The Associated Press

KIEV, Ukraine Dec 5, 2004 — Supporters of opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko kept up their siege of government buildings Sunday, determined to push through election law changes designed to ensure a fair vote in Ukraine's new presidential runoff even after pro-government lawmakers blocked the amendments.

Thousands of orange-clad protesters many grimy after living for two weeks in the opposition's sprawling tent camp on a Kiev main street were vowing to remain until the laws are passed.

As a motorcade of five police buses and several patrol cars entered downtown Kiev, the protesters scrambled to warn their comrades at the barricades. After a brief standoff, the police convoy was allowed to proceed.

"This is just a regular rotation and I am urging you to let us do our job, as you do yours," a tired-looking police captain told activists.


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