Other events in Baltic States

In protest against developments in Latvia, a man has started a hunger strike at the Cabinet of Ministers' building.

As LETA observed, a middle-aged man has placed a chair and a bag with his personal belongings in the square in front of the government building, and has a placard around his neck; the man is sitting there and observing the government building.

The protester's name is Gints; in an interview with LETA the man explained that he wanted to express his attitude towards developments. The man has written down his demands on the placard that he is holding, he underlines that he wishes to continue living in Latvia, and is against social genocide. The man demands the government tackle the unemployment problem in Latvia; he also suggests a plurality voting system be introduced, as well as for the current Saeima and government to resign.

The protester attested that he will remain in front of the government building as long as necessary and that he has prepared for his protest campaign and has taken warmer clothing with him.