Dozens of activists and oil workers in the restive southwestern Kazakh town of Zhanaozen have demanded the immediate release of of independent trade union leader Amin Eleusinov, who was sentenced to 15 days in jail for violating regulations for public gatherings on November 7. Late on November 8, the oil workers warned that they would "carry out all actions allowed by law" if Eleusinov was not released. In early January 2022, protests in Zhanaozen against fuel price hikes led to unprecedented nationwide unrest that turned deadly. In 2011, at least 16 activists were killed in Zhanaozen when police violently dispersed a protest. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Kazakh Service, click here.
Activists, Oil Workers In Restive Kazakh Town Demand Release Of Independent Union Leader
Jailed Kazakh trade union leader Amin Eleusinov (file photo)