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'''Mark Sirők''' (sometimes |
'''Mark Sirők''' (sometimes transliterated from Russian as '''Mark Siryk''', or alternatively spelt '''Mark Sirök''' or '''Mark Sirõk'''; see also ]) is a human rights activist, anti-racism campaigner{{Fact|date=June 2009}} and political activist of the pro-Putin movement ], designated as Nashi "commissar" of Estonia. | ||
Sirők was arrested by the Estonian police for participation in riots in ] that left 150 people injured in April 2007.<ref></ref> The ] |
Sirők was arrested by the Estonian police for participation in riots in ] that left 150 people injured in April 2007.<ref></ref> The ] alleged he was organizing the "guard" near the ] by sending ]'s offering a pay of 80 ]s per hour.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.postimees.ee/310807/esileht/siseuudised/257263.php|title=Vene noori palgatakse Tõnismäele valvama|last=Kuimet|first=Peeter|date=2007-04-26|work=Postimees|publisher=ExpressMeedia|language=Estonian|accessdate=2009-06-04}}</ref> The source of the money was found to be a cash received from Russia.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.postimees.ee/191007/esileht/siseuudised/290327.php|title=Aprillirahutusi suunas raha ja nõuga Venemaa|last=Berendson|first=Risto|date=2007-10-19|work=Postimees|publisher=EkspressMeedia|language=Estonian|accessdate=2009-06-04}}</ref> | ||
State prosecutors accused Sirők of planning the ] riots in Tallinn with the support of the Kremlin since 2006.<ref> </ref> | State prosecutors accused Sirők of planning the ] riots in Tallinn with the support of the Kremlin since 2006.<ref> </ref> However, in January 2008 he was found innocent as he had been at home studying for his school exams.<ref> </ref> | ||
Sirők suffers from hemophilia.<ref> </ref> His supporters were concerned that his arrest could have implications for his health. | |||
His arrest was condemned by the ]<ref> </ref> | |||
Although supportive of ], Sirők has said he supports the ] and is not anti-Estonian, only anti-racist and anti-fascist, and has called for the protection of Estonian speakers' rights as well as Russian speakers.<ref> </ref> | Although supportive of ], Sirők has said he supports the ] and is not anti-Estonian, only anti-racist and anti-fascist, and has called for the protection of Estonian speakers' rights as well as Russian speakers.<ref> </ref> | ||
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Mark Sirők (sometimes transliterated from Russian as Mark Siryk, or alternatively spelt Mark Sirök or Mark Sirõk; see also ő) is a human rights activist, anti-racism campaigner and political activist of the pro-Putin movement Nashi, designated as Nashi "commissar" of Estonia.
Sirők was arrested by the Estonian police for participation in riots in Tallinn that left 150 people injured in April 2007. The Estonian Security Police alleged he was organizing the "guard" near the Bronze Soldier by sending SMS's offering a pay of 80 Estonian Kroons per hour. The source of the money was found to be a cash received from Russia.
State prosecutors accused Sirők of planning the Bronze Soldier riots in Tallinn with the support of the Kremlin since 2006. However, in January 2008 he was found innocent as he had been at home studying for his school exams.
Sirők suffers from hemophilia. His supporters were concerned that his arrest could have implications for his health.
His arrest was condemned by the International Federation of Human Rights
Although supportive of Vladimir Putin, Sirők has said he supports the constitution of Estonia and is not anti-Estonian, only anti-racist and anti-fascist, and has called for the protection of Estonian speakers' rights as well as Russian speakers.
References
- USA Today
- Kuimet, Peeter (2007-04-26). "Vene noori palgatakse Tõnismäele valvama". Postimees (in Estonian). ExpressMeedia. Retrieved 2009-06-04.
- Berendson, Risto (2007-10-19). "Aprillirahutusi suunas raha ja nõuga Venemaa". Postimees (in Estonian). EkspressMeedia. Retrieved 2009-06-04.
- Channel 4
- Channel 4
- Website of those opposed to the movement of the Bronze Soldier
- FIDH
- ekspress.ee