OSCE/ODIHR deems lawful Ukrainian govt. demand to free buildings seized by opposition

13:49, 06.12.2013 1 min read

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Director Janez Lenarcic has called the demand of the Ukrainian authorities that the administrative buildings seized by demonstrators in Kyiv be vacated lawful.

He said at a press briefing in Kyiv on Friday during a meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council that the demand was fully consistent with the acceptable restrictions on the freedom of assembly.