EU call over jailed Tymoshenko

Facing deepening Western criticism, Ukraine’s president today ordered a thorough probe into the alleged beating by prison officials of jailed former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko.

EU call over jailed Tymoshenko
Thu, 26 Apr, 2012 - 16:31

Facing deepening Western criticism, Ukraine’s president today ordered a thorough probe into the alleged beating by prison officials of jailed former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko.

Tymoshenko, 51, the country’s top opposition leader, began a hunger strike nearly a week ago to protest at the alleged violence.

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