Former Mongolia leader detained, triggering protests
ULAN BATOR (AFP) - The former president of Mongolia - one of the country's best-known politicians - was detained on Friday on corruption charges, authorities said, sparking clashes between police and supporters.
Nambaryn Enkhbayar has been charged with several misdemeanours, including misusing television equipment donated to a monastery to set up a television channel, Mongolia's anti-corruption agency said at a news briefing.
The raid on his house early on Friday morning was televised, as Enkhbayar was able to call journalists and TV crews to his home when it took place.
Dramatic video footage posted on media websites on Friday showed hundreds of policemen forcing their way into his house and clashing violently with his supporters.
Nambaryn Enkhbayar has been charged with several misdemeanours, including misusing television equipment donated to a monastery to set up a television channel, Mongolia's anti-corruption agency said at a news briefing.
The raid on his house early on Friday morning was televised, as Enkhbayar was able to call journalists and TV crews to his home when it took place.
Dramatic video footage posted on media websites on Friday showed hundreds of policemen forcing their way into his house and clashing violently with his supporters.
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