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Ukrainian families demand release of hostages held by militants

Monday, 08 August 2016 6:15 PM [ Last Update: Monday, 08 August 2016 6:15 PM ]

Relatives hold placards picturing Ukrainian servicemen captured and prisoned by pro-Russian separatists in the uncontrolled territories of Ukrainian Donbass during the rally outside Presidential office of Petro Poroshenko in Kiev on August 8, 2016. (AFP)

Lena Savchuk
Press TV, Kiev

A rally has been held in eastern Ukraine to urge authorities to secure the release of prisoners held by pro-Russia fighters in the region. Ukrainians accuse the government of not doing enough to bring the hostages back home. Swapping prisoners of war is part of the 2015 peace agreement between Ukraine and the pro-Russian militias. Our correspondent Lena Savchuk has filed a report from the rally.

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