KMG13 Jul 2011 12:07
Update on the situation at Uzenmunaigas
Astana, 13 July 2011.JSC KazMunaiGas Exploration Production ("KMG EP" or the "Company") provides the following update on thesituation regarding the illegal protest action which is taking place at the production facility Uzenmunaigas (UMG) in the city of Zhanaozen (Mangystau region).
Currently, about 1225 UMG employees are abstaining from work. The number of working employees has diminished due to the fact that last Saturday, some employees of transportation units refused to go to work. They have formally addressed the Company's management and the city authorities of Zhanaozen requesting that the situation is dealt with: either by satisfying the demands of protesters, should they be valid, or by stopping the protest in accordance with the law. Concerns were also voiced over the safety of those who go to work, as well as their families. Some of the workers who refused to join the illeagal strike said to have received anonymous threats.
Following court decisions, law enforcement agencies have taken the necessary measures to restore order. Despite this, the protestors gathered in the main city square where an illegal rally took place, and continued to make demands for higher wages and reinstatement of all dismissed for absenteeism.