Naghyz Ak Zhol
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The Naghyz Ak Zhol is a former Kazakh
political party
. It was founded by Bulat Abilov
, Altynbek Sarsenbaev
, Oraz Zhandosov, and Tulegen Zhukeyev, and held its first constituent congress on 29 April 2005. Altinbek Sarsenbaev was murdered on 12 February 2006, sparking much protest from party opposition.
party. Differences between the platforms of Ak Zhol and Naghyz Ak Zhol parties are vague, if they exist at all. The split seems to be a result of personal struggles within the Ak Zhol leadership, which have effectively plagued Kazakh opposition since independence. On February 13, 2005 Ak Zhol Party co-chairman Alikhan Baimenov, cast a vote of no confidence in Altynbek Sarsenbayev, another co-chairman, alleging that Sarsenbayev had been violating the party constitution prohibiting collaboration with other political parties. Sarsenbayev had been active in the formation of the “Coordinating Council of Democratic Forces,” an alliance including the Communist Party and the Democratic Choice of Kazakhstan movement. Apparently this dispute caused the split in Ak Zhol Party.
, Altynbek Sarsenbaev
, Oraz Zhandosov, and Tulegen Zhukeyev until Sarsenbayev was murdered.
The appeal of Naghyz Ak Zhol, like all other opposition parties, among the electorate is insignificant. Naghyz Ak Zhol was denied official registration for more than a year, effectively disqualifying it from nominating a candidate for the presidential elections in December 2005.
Naghyz Ak Zhol, unable to nominate Altinbek Sarsenbaev as a candidate, supported the presidential candidate of the opposition coalition For a Just Kazakhstan
in the December 2005 elections. On June 11, 2007 the party merged with the Nationwide Social Democratic Party
of Kazakhstan led by former presidential candidate Zharmakhan Tuyakbay
.
scandal. The trial of Sarsenbaev killing was concluded with the conviction of Erzhan Utembayev, the former administrative head of Senate, and 9 others led by Rustam Ibragimov, a member of Kazakh Internal Security Forces, Aristan. According to the verdict Utembayev paid Ibragimov to kill Sarsenbaev because of the latter's derogatory remarks about him published in a newspaper.
Nagyz Ak Zhol co-leader, Bolat Abilov, has faced a number of criminal investigations which he strongly condemns as politically-motivated. Charges involve “assaulting a police officer” and his business activities in 1990’s when he was the head of Butya Holding.
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan , officially the Republic of Kazakhstan, is a transcontinental country in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. Ranked as the ninth largest country in the world, it is also the world's largest landlocked country; its territory of is greater than Western Europe...
political party
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
. It was founded by Bulat Abilov
Bulat Abilov
Bulat Abilov was the Deputy Chairman of the Otan political party in Kazakhstan. He achieved this position following the death of Parliamentary Speaker and Deputy Chairman Marat Ospanov.- External links :* *...
, Altynbek Sarsenbaev
Altynbek Sarsenbaev
Altynbek Sarsenbayuly served in the Government of Kazakhstan before becoming a political opposition leader. At the time of his death, he served as co-chairman of the opposition Naghyz Ak Zhol party....
, Oraz Zhandosov, and Tulegen Zhukeyev, and held its first constituent congress on 29 April 2005. Altinbek Sarsenbaev was murdered on 12 February 2006, sparking much protest from party opposition.
Origin
Its constituent congress was held on 29 April 2005. The party was formed as a split from the Ak ZholAk Zhol
Ak Zhol can refer to:* Democratic Party of Kazakhstan Ak Zhol* Ak Jol, a political party in Kyrgyzstan...
party. Differences between the platforms of Ak Zhol and Naghyz Ak Zhol parties are vague, if they exist at all. The split seems to be a result of personal struggles within the Ak Zhol leadership, which have effectively plagued Kazakh opposition since independence. On February 13, 2005 Ak Zhol Party co-chairman Alikhan Baimenov, cast a vote of no confidence in Altynbek Sarsenbayev, another co-chairman, alleging that Sarsenbayev had been violating the party constitution prohibiting collaboration with other political parties. Sarsenbayev had been active in the formation of the “Coordinating Council of Democratic Forces,” an alliance including the Communist Party and the Democratic Choice of Kazakhstan movement. Apparently this dispute caused the split in Ak Zhol Party.
Development
The party's co-leaders were Bulat AbilovBulat Abilov
Bulat Abilov was the Deputy Chairman of the Otan political party in Kazakhstan. He achieved this position following the death of Parliamentary Speaker and Deputy Chairman Marat Ospanov.- External links :* *...
, Altynbek Sarsenbaev
Altynbek Sarsenbaev
Altynbek Sarsenbayuly served in the Government of Kazakhstan before becoming a political opposition leader. At the time of his death, he served as co-chairman of the opposition Naghyz Ak Zhol party....
, Oraz Zhandosov, and Tulegen Zhukeyev until Sarsenbayev was murdered.
The appeal of Naghyz Ak Zhol, like all other opposition parties, among the electorate is insignificant. Naghyz Ak Zhol was denied official registration for more than a year, effectively disqualifying it from nominating a candidate for the presidential elections in December 2005.
Naghyz Ak Zhol, unable to nominate Altinbek Sarsenbaev as a candidate, supported the presidential candidate of the opposition coalition For a Just Kazakhstan
For a Just Kazakhstan
For a Just Kazakhstan is a political movement that was founded by the Communist Party of Kazakhstan, the Naghyz Ak Zhol Party and the Democratic Choice of Kazakhstan Party as an opposition coalition to nominate a single candidate in the 2005 presidential elections.The movement is led by...
in the December 2005 elections. On June 11, 2007 the party merged with the Nationwide Social Democratic Party
Nationwide Social Democratic Party
Nationwide Social Democratic Party is a political party in Kazakhstan led by former Presidential election candidate Zharmakhan Tuyakbay...
of Kazakhstan led by former presidential candidate Zharmakhan Tuyakbay
Zharmakhan Tuyakbay
Jarmakhan Aytbayuli Tuyakbay , born on 22 November 1947 in South Kazakhstan Province of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic of the Soviet Union) is a Kazakh politician. At present, he is Chairman of the Nationwide Social Democratic Party and For a Just Kazakhstan political movement...
.
Sarsenbaev Murder
Altynbek Sarsenbaev was murdered on 12 February 2006 outside Almaty. The opposition held a number of protests accusing the government for murdering Sarsenbaev because of his intimate knowledge of KazakhgateKazakhgate
Kаzаkhgаtе refers to the scandal surrounding James Giffen, an American businessman and former advisor of Kazakhstan president Nursultan Nazarbayev...
scandal. The trial of Sarsenbaev killing was concluded with the conviction of Erzhan Utembayev, the former administrative head of Senate, and 9 others led by Rustam Ibragimov, a member of Kazakh Internal Security Forces, Aristan. According to the verdict Utembayev paid Ibragimov to kill Sarsenbaev because of the latter's derogatory remarks about him published in a newspaper.
Nagyz Ak Zhol co-leader, Bolat Abilov, has faced a number of criminal investigations which he strongly condemns as politically-motivated. Charges involve “assaulting a police officer” and his business activities in 1990’s when he was the head of Butya Holding.