Lithuanians protest coalition with leader accused of antisemtism
STORY: More than 5,000 people rallied near Lithuania's parliament on Thursday.They say they do not like the look of a parliamentary coalition that's in the works because one of the party leaders is accused of making antisemitic statements.
Lithuanians protest as party leader accused of antisemitism prepares to join government
Around 30 Lithuanian NGOs also signed a letter urging the Social Democrats to drop Nemunas Dawn from the coalition, saying the party would have a negative impact on human rights, democracy and national security. U.S., Polish and German officials also criticized the newly formed coalition.
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