Kasparov Arrested!
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/6554989.stm
The former chess champion was freed several hours later after being fined $40 (£20) for public order offences.
The huge security operation was launched to prevent protesters from gathering at Pushkin Square.
President Vladimir Putin denies he is trampling on democracy, accusing the opposition of destabilising Russia.
Mr Kasparov leads the United Civil Front group, part of the opposition coalition The Other Russia.
He said he had been "walking with a group of people along the pavement without any slogans" when riot police had surrounded them.
"They grabbed everyone without distinction, without asking any questions," he said.
Before being pushed away, he shouted: "Tell your leaders that this regime is criminal, is a police state. They arrest people everywhere because they are scared stiff."
More than 9,000 police had been drafted into Moscow to prevent the rally going ahead.
Mr Kasparov's swift arrest followed warnings by the prosecution office on the eve of the march, stating that anyone participating risked being detained.
The security operation in Moscow came as Russia warned it wanted the extradition of London-based exile Boris Berezovsky.
Mr Berezovsky told the UK's Guardian newspaper he was plotting "revolution" to overthrow Vladimir Putin.
Accusing Mr Putin of creating an authoritarian regime, the tycoon said that Russia's leadership could only be removed by force.
Later, he clarified his words, stating that he backed "bloodless change" and did not support violence.
Other Russia has called for another massive march in St Petersburg on Sunday, which Moscow has also banned.
Kasparov arrested in Moscow, now freed
Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov, who heads the United Civil Front opposition organization against the Putin government, was trying to attend an oppositional protest rally at Pushkin Square. The government had mobilised 9,000 police to block the march. Update: Kasparov released close to midnight Moscow time after 10 hours of detention. Breaking news.
http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=3790
So sorry the first article was translated poorly :(
So badly written that I gave up about half way through... sheeesh
Wow! Sounds like he's a muslim in America, going to the grocery store!
Wow! Sounds like he's a muslim in America, going to the grocery store!
geez
Sorry but I couldnt quite understand all that, but it makes sense Putin would be looking to arrest Garry.
could it be?!
I googled "Kasparov arrested" but nothing more recent than 2007 came up. I call shenanigans.
it should be going viral... any minute now
This is an old article...
So badly written that I gave up about half way through... sheeesh
So sorry the first article was translated so poorly i agree with you
look at the web site
....http://www.setiawati.com/computerchess/2011/05/sunday-in-moscow-kasparov-arrested/
Here's a link http://www.zimbio.com/Garry+Kasparov/articles/NPEyBT7d4Oz/Sunday+MOSCOW+Kasparov+Arrested apparently its 5 days not 5 years. Also looks like he was beaten..
I googled "Kasparov arrested" but nothing more recent than 2007 came up. I call shenanigans.
Google "Kasparov arrested 2011."
Didn't see anything pertaining to Kasparov being arrested apart from:
1. This forum
2. The gobbledygook article featured above
3. A correspondent for Kasparov.ru being arrested.
Maybe I'm missing something, please post a link.
This is an old article...
You called it "Last Updated: Saturday, 14 April 2007, 19:52 GMT 20:52 UK
" on the site page. However I think the one I provided is recent.
This is an old article...
You called it "Last Updated: Saturday, 14 April 2007, 19:52 GMT 20:52 UK " on the site page. However I think the one I provided is recent.
The one you quote seems to have originated from the same source as the OP shows. Look who submitted it.
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2007/11/29/Kasparov-released-from-custody/UPI-64261196355944/?rel=96781196427881
Im so sorry It has to be an old article look at this from UPI I am very embarrassed really......
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2007/11/29/Kasparov-released-from-custody/UPI-64261196355944/?rel=96781196427881
Im so sorry It has to be an old article look at this from UPI I am very embarrassed really......
It's okay
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