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Ukraine embassy to receive condolences on victims of unrest
By Agencies - Feb 23,2014 - Last updated at Feb 23,2014
AMMAN — The Ukrainian embassy in Amman will open a book of condolences in the memory of those killed in the recent “tragic” events that took place in Ukraine, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
The embassy said the registry will be opened on Monday from noon until 5pm, and on Tuesday from 10am to 3pm at its headquarters, 6 Umouma Street near the 7th Circle.
Nearly 100 people have been killed in a police crackdown on popular protests against president Viktor Yanukovych, Agence France-Presse reported.
Ukraine’s parliament on Sunday appointed an interim leader after ousted president Yanukovych fled Kiev, in the dramatic finale to three months of protests, AFP said.
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