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A file picture dated January 22, 2014 shows members of the Ukrainian riot police unit, the Berkut, attacking protesters during an anti-government protest in downtown Kiev. (EPA/Alexei Furman)


Ukraine disbands police unit accused of violence

Ukraine disbands police unit accused of violence

Kiev, AP—Ukraine’s acting interior minister on Wednesday ordered the disbandment of a feared riot police force that many accuse of attacks on protesters during the country’s three-month political turmoil. Arsen Avakov wrote on his Facebook page that he has...