Bodies of Kazakh sisters killed in UAE repatriated to Kazakhstan
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The bodies of Kazakh citizens Akzhan and Zhuldyz Bokhanova, who died in Sharjah, UAE, were repatriated to Kazakhstan on August 28. The Consulate General of Kazakhstan in Dubai organized the transfer, the Foreign Ministry said. UAE law enforcement agencies continue investigating the circumstances of their deaths.
Key Facts
- The Consulate General of Kazakhstan in Dubai organized the repatriation of the bodies on August 28.
- The deceased are Akzhan Bokhanova and Zhuldyz Bokhanova, born in 2006 and 2004 respectively.
- UAE law enforcement agencies are investigating the circumstances of the deaths.
- The sisters had been in Sharjah for work and were due to return to Kazakhstan in late August or early September.
- Relatives said a suspect, also a Kazakh citizen, has been detained in connection with the killings.
Repatriation of Bodies
The Consulate General of Kazakhstan in Dubai organized the repatriation of the bodies of Akzhan and Zhuldyz Bokhanova on August 28. The Foreign Ministry's official representative, Zhanbolat Usenov, announced the transfer on his Telegram channel. The bodies were sent to Kazakhstan from the UAE, where the sisters died in Sharjah. The ministry expressed condolences to the relatives and friends of the deceased.
Investigation and Circumstances
UAE law enforcement agencies are investigating the circumstances and causes of the deaths. Kazakh diplomats remain in contact with the emirate's prosecutor's office and other competent authorities. The sisters, born in 2006 and 2004, had been in Sharjah for work and were expected to return to Kazakhstan in late August or early September. They stopped contacting relatives about a week before their bodies were found. Relatives said a suspect, also a Kazakh citizen, has been detained in connection with the killings.
Consular Assistance and Family Support
The Consulate General in Dubai is providing consular and legal assistance to the family of the deceased. This includes help with document processing and interaction with UAE authorities to clarify the circumstances. The Foreign Ministry stated that details are not being disclosed in the interests of the investigation.
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