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10.12.2008, 12:16 2 comments

Ukraine gets tough with minority

Ukraine is putting pressure on a small ethnic group living within the country's borders. Kiev is taking legal action against the Rusyns, accusing them of extremist activities. Originally seeking autonomy for their region, the Rusyns now want their own sta

Ethnic group seeks autonomy in Ukraine

Published: 01 December, 2008, 18:08


It is deceptively quiet in Zakarpatye, the most western region of Ukraine. The government is waiting to see if the Rusyns, an ethnic group which originates from the area, will declare independence from Ukraine. Although it would remain a part of Ukraine,

 
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