ATUC promises to pay compensation to family of Zaur Gasanov who committed self-immolation attempt

Physicians report that the health status of Zaur Gasanov, who on December 25 committed an attempt of self-immolation in the centre of Baku to protest against the demolition of his cafe, remains stable, but grave. President Ilham Aliev gave instructions to render assistance in the medical treatment of the disabled veteran and support his family members. The Azerbaijani Trade Unions Confederation (ATUC) undertook all the costs for the medical treatment of Zaur Gasanov and support of his family members.

On December 27, Sattar Mekhbalyev, the ATUC's leader, met a delegation of the public association "Veterans of Karabakh".

"Sattar Mekhbalyev has promised us to render assistance for the medical treatment of the patient, address the issue of repayment of his bank loan, temporary support of his family members, and provide him with a job after he recovers," the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent was told by Etimad Asadov, the leader of the public organization.

The ATUC has confirmed the information provided by Etimad Asadov.

"The Confederation of Trade Unions has made a decision to pay to Zaur Gasanov's family members the amount of 1500 manats (1900 US dollars) per month, till the children reach lawful age. Moreover, the Confederation shall bear the costs for the medical treatment of Zaur Gasanov and for providing Zaur Gasanov's family members with jobs. Apart from the above, the family members will be paid a compensation lump sum in the amount of 100,000 manats (127,000 US dollars)," the "Turan" News Agency quotes Sattar Mekhbalyev, the ATUC's leader, as saying.