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2012-03-23 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Moscow summons Danish ambassador over Chechen militant

The Russian Foreign Ministry has summoned the Danish ambassador in regard to Chechen separatist leader Akhmed Zakayev's participation in an international conference in Copenhagen. Zakayev, wanted on charges of terrorism, attended the Chechen International Conference in Copenhagen.

"Due to this, the Russian Foreign Ministry summoned Danish Ambassador to Russia Tom Risdahl Jensen," the ministry said in a statement.

Zakayev, who took part in the first Chechen war and allegedly led attacks on Russian forces, was placed on an international wanted list by Russia in 2001 but was granted political asylum by Britain in 2003. Russia has asked Britain to extradite him but the request has repeatedly been denied.

Posted by ryuge 2012-03-23 00:11|| || Front Page|| [11135 views ] Top

#1 Many moons ago I emailed the British government about Zakayev. I also emailed the U.S. State Department shortly after 9-11 about revoking Vanessa Redgrave's American visa. Ms. Redgrave is his "hostess in the U.K. I guess she is the British Hanoi Jane.

Posted by Kentucky Beef 2012-03-23 08:59|| 2012-03-23 08:59|| Front Page Top

#2 By the way, both the Brits and the U.S. State Dept. chewed me out and totally defended Ms. Redgrave and Zakayev.

Posted by Kentucky Beef 2012-03-23 09:00|| 2012-03-23 09:00|| Front Page Top

#3 If he refuses to return to Chechnya to face trial he should be declared an outlaw with a large reward on his head, if captured dead or alive. That he is free to travel around makes the KGB look p*ss weak. I'm sure that's not the image they want to project.

Posted by tipper 2012-03-23 17:38|| 2012-03-23 17:38|| Front Page Top