Ukraine in danger of splitting (AFP) Updated: 2004-11-29 16:17
Supporters of Viktor Yanukovich tear to pieces
an orange opposition flag during a pro-Yanukovich rally in Donetsk
November 28, 2004. Ukraine's supreme court was set to hear an opposition
appeal that the presidential election was rigged in favor of pro-Moscow
Yanukovich, amid threats the country could split in two. [AFP]
Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich (R)
greets his supporters as he arrives for a regional rally in the town of
Severodonetsk, north of the mining centre Donetsk, November 28, 2004.
Ukraine edged a little closer towards a break-up on Sunday as the powerful
eastern region backing the Moscow-backed prime minister in a disputed
election for president set a December referendum on autonomy.
[Reuters]
Supporters of Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor
Yanukovich shout slogans as they wait for his arrival in the town of
Severodonetsk, north of the mining centre Donetsk, November 28, 2004.
[Reuters]
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