A former member of parliament,
jailed since September 4 as part of an investigation into Mongolia’s
deadly July 1 rioting, began a hunger strike last Friday.
B.Jargalsaikhan, currently
the Republican Party Chairman, was arrested by police who claimed vehicles
belonging to his business had delivered stones to rioters on July 1.
Authorities further claim video tape evidence shows him provoking rioters.
Rioting erupted following national
elections on June 30. Public buildings were set on fire and five people
died in the ensuing violence.
B.Jargalsaikhan, speaking through
his attorney, said he had not protested during the 14 days he was initially
jailed for. However, he began the hunger strike after learning police
intended to hold him for at least another two months as they continue
their investigation.
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