Monday, August 19, 2013

FEMEN activists attacked by authorities in Odessa, Ukraine

FEMEN activists attacked by authorities in Odessa, Ukraine

Three activists, including two members of FEMEN women’s rights group, were beaten by Ukrainian authorities, the organization claimed on Sunday. The attack in Odessa late Saturday "planned by Ukrainian special services"attempted to stop FEMEN from holding their world famous topless protests. The activists claim they were harassed as they walked out of an apartment building. Pictures of the injuries were published online. FEMEN accused the Ukrainian government of ordering the recent attacks with the aim of pressuring the activists to halt their protests. They have also requested that authorities to provide them with bodyguards.

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