Some of the UMG [Uzenmunaigas production facility] workers...did not come to work which disrupted normal well servicing and well workover operations...The Company believes that the demands of protesters are unfounded. This is confirmed by Zhanaozen city court on May 24, 2011. In addition, the Zhanaozen administration never issued a permission to proceed with this labour action...Currently, the Company is taking all necessary measures to ensure continuity of oil production and to maintain safety at the UMG site. In accordance with the Labour Code, several participants in the illegal action were fired for the violation of labour discipline.