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Ukraine amnesty comes into force after protesters retreat




The prosecutor's website said criminal charges would be dropped after the opposition left Kiev city hall and other locations. Protesters had held some of the buildings for more than two months. But a sprawling tent city remains in a central square, where some denounced the decision to end the occupations.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26220905

The activists' decision to leave government buildings, including Kiev's city hall, and dismantle some barricades is a significant concession, and may ultimately contribute to resolving Ukraine's political crisis.




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