The bodies of two Kazakh sisters who died in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been delivered to their homeland. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, the bodies of Akzhan and Zhuldyz Bokhanov were sent by plane on August 28. The repatriation was organized by the Consulate General of Kazakhstan in Dubai.
"The investigation into the circumstances of the death is ongoing by the UAE law enforcement agencies. Kazakh diplomats remain in contact with the prosecutor's office and other competent authorities of the emirate side and will continue to provide the necessary assistance to the family," said official representative of the MFA Zhanbolat Ussenov.
Earlier, acquaintances of the deceased said that the sisters Akzhan and Zhuldyz came to Sharjah to earn money. According to one woman who knew the girls personally, they could have worked in a beauty salon. The details of the girls' death are still unknown.
Additional Information
This incident has once again drawn attention to the safety issues of Kazakh citizens working abroad. Diplomats are providing support to the family and monitoring the progress of the investigation.
Investigation Ongoing
UAE law enforcement agencies are conducting investigative actions into the death of the girls. The Kazakh side is involved in the process and is trying to protect the interests of the family.
Assistance to the Family
The diplomatic mission of Kazakhstan continues to provide the necessary support to the family in connection with the tragic incident. This is part of the state policy to assist citizens abroad.