In the capital, relatives of those killed during the January events demand a meeting with Tokayev

In the capital, relatives of those killed during the January events demand a meeting with Tokayev

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Almost two dozen relatives of those who died during the January events from different regions gathered at the Presidential Administration building in the capital, demanding a fair investigation of cases, the payment of compensation and a meeting with the President of Kasim-Zhomart Tokayev.

“For six months we have been waiting for the investigation.I have been running from January 20, I arrived in Astana for the fifth time.Each time we come, they give us empty promises and that’s it.They came to the Prosecutor General, to the presidential office.We want an honest and fair investigation.But the seventh month went, they did not find anyone.We demand Tokayev here now.So that he came out and answered our questions.We won’t go anywhere, ”Sagatpaeva told the authorities.Her son was shot on January 5 during rallies in Ust-Kamenogorsk.

Nigora Zakariyeva came to the capital from Taraz.Her son Yerzhan Baizhanov died on January 7 from a shot.According to her, the investigation is delayed, and no one can explain the circumstances in which he died.Moreover, three months after the death of his son, he was charged with paragraph 2 of Article 272 (participation in the riots).

“I don’t believe my son.He served in the landing troops, dreamed of a military career.Moreover, on the day of death, he went to the square, hearing that the soldier was being killed.He wanted to stop people.He always took care of the military when he saw the guys serving in the army on the street, bought ice cream, gave the phone so that they could talk to mothers.This is my only son, my breadwinner.Let the government provide me with a home, help to improve my health, take care of me, ”says Zakariyaeva.

The husband of the Kadirov chapagat - Akimzhan Bekturgan was shot dead in Almaty on January 5.He went with two colleagues to the square to look at what was happening.When they arrived, shooting began.After a while, friends found Akimzhan Dead with a through wound.

“Examination revealed in his blood a small percentage of alcohol.This cannot be!He did not drink.Already after I found out that many of the dead detected alcohol in the blood - among taxi drivers, passers -by.So the results are faked.His death is investigated under Article 451 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (exceeding power or official authority).There are no suspects yet.The investigators said to some of us in person that they would not find the perpetrators, because the state would not give out their own.I demand that the case be closed, so that my husband should not be started and recognized only by the victims, ”Kadirova said.

It also requires an increase in compensation for the loss of the breadwinner.She has three children, and for each of them she receives 22 thousand tenge.In addition, Kadirova demands to provide them with housing and pay material compensation.

Kairat Niyazbaev, husband Aigerim Niyazbaeva, died on January 5 on the Republic Square in Almaty.According to her, he wanted to look at what was happening and received a bullet wound in his neck.The case is investigated under Article 99 (murder).

“I demand that Tokaev come to us and explain why he gave an order to shoot.We lost the only breadwinner, we have three children aged two and five years, as well as a four -month -old baby who did not see his father.I demand that they find the guilty in his murder and pay compensation.It is impossible to grow children for 66 thousand tenge that I receive, ”says Niyazbaeva.

In addition to the relatives of the victims, Akorda also gathered relatives of those people who were tortured and are under arrest.Kozhaev Azamat, son Gulnar Kozhaeva, responded to bloggers to defend the city on January 5.On February 24, he was detained, and on February 26 he was transferred to the investigative insulator, where he was tortured.

“He was forced to go to suicide.He cut the veins for himself.Until he was bleeding, he did not lose consciousness, only after that they called an ambulance.The ambulance arrived, sewed it up, and the employees asked not to record this challenge.We wrote statements.Now, in general, the work of torture was closed, ”says Kozhaeva.

A woman requires an amnesty of killed, convicted and detained during January events, the payment of compensation and rehabilitation of the wounded and victims of torture.

People who have come from different regions spend the night in the capital for the third day.According to them, they are supported by residents of the capital and activists: they bring food, blankets and pillows.Now Akorda has 18 people, but the arrival of more people from the regions is expected.Around the audience, police officers and ambulances are on duty.

Since the end of January, relatives of those arrested and killed during the January events, as well as victims of torture, go to protests.They require an open investigation with the involvement of international specialists and open vessels.