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Ukraine OKs electoral reforms

KIEV (AP) - Ukraine's parliament adopted a package of electoral and constitutional changes Dec. 8 that many hope will pave the way for a fair ballot Dec. 26 in a repeat of disputed presidential elections.

The vote was hailed in Ukraine and abroad as a breakthrough in the crisis that has split the country into two polarized camps and fueled Cold War-like rhetoric between Russia and the West.

The package was approved in a 402-21 vote with 19 abstentions. The parliament reshuffled the Central Election Commission, which was widely discredited during the recent Nov. 21 presidential runoff that was marred by allegations of fraud

Members of parliament stood and cheered as the package was approved. Outside, Ukraine's opposition lifted its blockade of government buildings and demonstrators expressed their relief.

The Supreme Court had earlier thrown out the official results of the presidential runoff in which Kremlin-backed Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych won narrowly over opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko, making way for a rerun.

Shukan ST: Dec. 17, 2004

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World News Ukraine OKs electoral reforms KIEV (AP) - Ukraine's parliament adopted a package of electoral and constitutional changes Dec. 8 that many hope will pave the way for a fair ballot Dec. 26 in a repeat of disputed presidential elections. The vote was hailed in Ukraine and abroad as a breakthrough in the crisis that has split the country into two polarized camps and fueled Cold War-like rhetoric between Russia and the West. The package was approved in a 402-21 vote with 19 abstentions. The parliament reshuffled the Central Election Commission, which was widely discredited during the recent Nov. 21 presidential runoff that was marred by allegations of fraud Members of parliament stood and cheered as the package was approved. Outside, Ukraine's opposition lifted its blockade of government buildings and demonstrators expressed their relief. The Supreme Court had earlier thrown out the official results of the presidential runoff in which Kremlin-backed Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych won narrowly over opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko, making way for a rerun. Shukan ST: Dec. 17, 2004 (C) All rights reserved