Mother's Desperate Plea for Justice After Son's Brutal Attack in Aktobe

A Mother's Plea for Justice: Aktobe Teen's Brutal Attack Highlights Systemic Issues in Kazakhstan Aktobe, Kazakhstan – Otybek Kursauleva, a disabled mother from Aktobe, is desperately seeking justice for her 17-year-old son, who was violently attacked and robbed by a group of 16 individuals in November 2024. The incident left her son with severe injuries, and despite the numerous perpetrators, only two have faced significant legal repercussions. "My son was attacked by students and older pupils," Kursauleva said in an interview. "He's still being harassed by them." The attack resulted in serious injuries, including hematomas and head trauma, and Kursauleva, facing financial constraints due to her disability, struggles to provide her son with adequate medical care. She is frustrated by the lack of accountability for the other 14 individuals involved. Yerolat Saryulov, the head of the Aktobe regional police department, stated that while two individuals were charged with robbery and sentenced to two years of probation, the investigation into the other attackers was halted due to insufficient evidence of a criminal conspiracy. Kursauleva's story highlights concerns about the effectiveness of the justice system in addressing violent crimes and protecting vulnerable victims. She plans to appeal to higher authorities, hoping for a more thorough investigation and accountability for all those involved in the attack on her son.