Zhanartu released information about the court’s decision to release the last two oil workers in Zhanaozen.
“March 19 court Aktau decided on parole last two remaining imprisoned oil workers of Zhanaozen – Naryn Zharylgasynov Kanat Zhusipbaev convicted of involvement in the nearly eight-month strike of workers in 2011. Apparently, a series of exemptions oil associated with starting early presidential election, when the authorities want to give the appearance of softening his regime” says Zhanartu.
The announcements continues by expressing gratitute for the solidarity expressed around the world: “This is a joyous occasion for all trade union activists working “Zhanartu”, Socialist Movement of Kazakhstan, for all those who actively participated in the campaign for the release of convicted oil workers in Zhanaozen. Done a lot for the release of activists of various leftist and trade union associations, in particular the World Federation of Trade Unions, their actions and rallies in different parts of the world.”
The announcement concludes calling for the continous support in the struggle of Kazakhstani workers: “It is clear that this is not the end of the campaign. We will fight to the full rehabilitation of the convicted members of the heroic strike of oil workers demanding than economic demands nationalization of the mining industry under workers’ control, trade union freedom and the creation of a single class oriented of trade unions and his own party. We are forced to remove oil from the label of “thugs” who are fighters for the cause of the working class in Kazakhstan! Remains relevant and demand an independent investigation into the shooting of 16 December 2011, torture and disappearance of strikers and locals.”
Photo: From right to left: Rose Tuletaeva, Naryn Zharylgasynov Kanat Zhusipbaev
