Two Kazakh sisters die in Sharjah, UAE; consulate assists family
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Kazakh citizens Akzhan Bokhanova and Zhuldyz Bokhanova died in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry confirmed the deaths and expressed condolences to relatives. The Consulate General in Dubai is providing consular and legal assistance, including document processing and liaison with UAE authorities.
Key Facts
- Akzhan Bokhanova and Zhuldyz Bokhanova, citizens of Kazakhstan, died in Sharjah, UAE.
- Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry expressed condolences to the families and confirmed the deaths.
- The Consulate General of Kazakhstan in Dubai is providing consular and legal assistance, including document processing and interaction with UAE authorities.
- UAE authorities are investigating the circumstances, and details are not being disclosed in the interest of the investigation.
- Relatives told turkystan.kz that the sisters, born in 2004 and 2006, had been working in Sharjah and lost contact about a week before their bodies were found.
Official Confirmation
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the deaths of Akzhan Bokhanova and Zhuldyz Bokhanova in Sharjah, UAE. The ministry expressed sincere condolences to the relatives and loved ones of the deceased. The Consulate General of Kazakhstan in Dubai is providing all necessary consular and legal assistance. This assistance includes help with document processing and interaction with UAE authorities regarding the circumstances of the deaths.
Investigation Status
UAE authorities are establishing the circumstances of the incident. In the interest of the investigation, additional information is not being disclosed at this time. The Foreign Ministry maintains regular contact with the families of the deceased and provides necessary assistance within its competence.
Family Accounts
Relatives told turkystan.kz that the sisters, born in 2004 and 2006, had been working in Sharjah. They had planned to return to Kazakhstan at the end of August or beginning of September. Contact with the sisters was lost about a week before their bodies were found. Family representatives said the sisters died from knife wounds and that a suspect, possibly a Kazakh citizen, was detained. Official authorities have not confirmed these details, including the exact cause of death, the suspect's detention, or his citizenship.
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Two Kazakh sisters die in Sharjah, UAE; consulate assists family
