Automaidan movement protest

Protesters demand resignation of Ukraine Interior Minister over illegal gambling accusations

A protest against Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has taken place near the ministry's building, with campaigners demanding his resignation, local media reported.
2016-12-26
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A protest against Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has taken place near the ministry's building, with campaigners demanding his resignation, local media reported.

On Monday, the protest gathered some 20 activists of the Automaidan movement. According to them, Avakov is engaged in illegal gambling business throughout the territory of Ukraine, Sputnik News said. 

The protesters set up an improvised casino naming it "Casino of the Internal Affairs" near the ministry's building and played with fake dollars. The "gamblers" were wearing masks depicting Avakov, his son and the ministry’s workers.

The protest did not lead to any incidents. 

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