Astana court to livestream Uldana Myrzuan death trial hearing on August 27
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The Astana court will hold a hearing in the case of ambulance paramedic Uldana Myrzuan's death on August 27 at 10:00, with a live broadcast on the Supreme Court's YouTube channel. The hearing continues witness testimony that began on August 26. The trial follows Myrzuan's death on November 18, 2025, after she was struck by falling building cladding on November 8.
Key Facts
- The hearing on August 27 will start at 10:00 and be broadcast live on the Supreme Court's YouTube channel.
- Uldana Myrzuan died on November 18, 2025, after being injured by falling brick cladding and an air conditioner mount on November 8, 2025.
- The criminal case was sent to court on August 6, 2026, and witness testimony began on August 26, 2026.
- On August 20, the court heard testimony from Myrzuan's widower, Adilet Zeinel, and on August 18 his lawyer filed a motion to end his status as a victim.
- The defense's motion to return the case to the prosecutor for further investigation was rejected by the court.
Hearing Broadcast
The Supreme Court of Kazakhstan continues its practice of online broadcasts of court proceedings. The August 27 hearing in the Myrzuan case will be available on the Supreme Court's YouTube channel. The session is scheduled to begin at 10:00 in Astana.
Case Background
On November 8, 2025, paramedic Uldana Myrzuan responded to a call on Tauelsizdik Avenue in Astana. While providing medical assistance, she was struck by falling brick cladding and an air conditioner mount. She was hospitalized with severe injuries and died in intensive care on November 18, 2025. The criminal case was sent to court on August 6, 2026.
Trial Proceedings
At the first hearing on August 18, the lawyer for Myrzuan's widower, Adilet Zeinel, filed a motion to end his client's participation as a victim. On August 20, Zeinel testified about learning of the tragedy and spending the last days with his wife. The defense lawyer for defendant Saule Zhubaniyazova, chair of the OSI, moved to return the case to the prosecutor, but the court denied the motion. On August 26, the court began hearing witnesses, starting with a colleague who was in the same ambulance crew on the day of the incident.
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Astana court to livestream Uldana Myrzuan death trial hearing on August 27
