Pro-European integration protesters gather under an image of imprisoned former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko during a rally in Independence square in Kiev December 22, 2013. REUTERS/Maxim Zmeyev
KIEV (Reuters) - Supporters of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich rammed a sweeping law through parliament on Thursday in an attempt to curb anti-government protests, sparking an outcry from the opposition and raising tensions on the streets.
The law, backed by 235 of 450 lawmakers, said unauthorized installation of tents, stages or amplifiers in public places in Ukraine would be punished by a fine of up to $640 (£391) or by up to 15 days in detention.
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