Uzbekistan president announces ‘fatalities’ in provincial unrest
2 years, 6 months ago

Uzbekistan president announces ‘fatalities’ in provincial unrest

Al Jazeera  

The country’s autonomous Karakalpakstan province has seen rare major unrest over planned constitutional changes. Uzbekistan’s president said there have been casualties among civilians and law enforcement personnel after rare public protests in the country’s autonomous northwestern Karakalpakstan province, which has seen significant unrest over a planned constitutional reform. In a statement posted online on Sunday, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said rioters had carried out “destructive actions” in the city of Nukus, throwing stones, starting fires and attacking police. Karakalpakstan has seen significant internet outages since the draft amendments were published last week, stripping the region of its nominal “sovereign” status and its right to secede from Uzbekistan via popular referendum. Hugh Williamson, Europe and Central Asia director at Human Rights Watch, said on Twitter: “There are unconfirmed reports of excessive force used by security personnel during protests in Nukus on July 1.” He called for an investigation.

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Uzbeks approve changes that could extend president till 2040
1 year, 8 months ago

Uzbeks approve changes that could extend president till 2040

The Independent  

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Uzbekistan votes on changes that extend president's tenure
1 year, 8 months ago

Uzbekistan votes on changes that extend president's tenure

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Uzbekistan jails protesters over anti-government unrest
1 year, 11 months ago

Uzbekistan jails protesters over anti-government unrest

Al Jazeera  

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Uzbekistan puts 22 anti-government protesters on trial
2 years, 1 month ago

Uzbekistan puts 22 anti-government protesters on trial

Al Jazeera  

Uzbekistan has put 22 people on trial, accusing them of “undermining constitutional order” by taking part in unprecedented anti-government protests in July. Officially, 21 people died in the autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan in the protests, sparked by a planned change to the constitution that would have undermined the region’s right to self-determination. Writing on Telegram, Obidov said “22 people” were …

Rights group says hundreds remain jailed over Uzbekistan unrest
2 years, 5 months ago

Rights group says hundreds remain jailed over Uzbekistan unrest

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Open Dialogue Foundation says more than 300 people remain detained after deadly unrest gripped the republic of Karakalpakstan this month. Hundreds of people are still in detention in Uzbekistan after deadly unrest this month in the republic of Karakalpakstan over a proposal to strip the region of its autonomous status, a rights group said. A state of emergency in Karakalpakstan, …

Why the world should pay attention to unrest in Karakalpakstan
2 years, 6 months ago

Why the world should pay attention to unrest in Karakalpakstan

Al Jazeera  

The Uzbek government’s violent clampdown on protests in Karakalpakstan can have significant consequences for Central Asia – and the power balance between Russia, China and the West. Last week, rare protests in Uzbekistan’s autonomous Karakalpakstan region, which borders Kazakhstan in the country’s northwest, turned deadly. Mirziyoyev started working towards changing Uzbekistan’s economic and political trajectory immediately after taking over the …

At least 18 killed, hundreds injured in Uzbekistan unrest
2 years, 6 months ago

At least 18 killed, hundreds injured in Uzbekistan unrest

Al Jazeera  

At least 18 people were killed and 243 injured during unrest in an autonomous province, according to authorities. At least 18 people were killed and 243 injured during last week’s unrest in Uzbekistan’s autonomous province of Karakalpakstan, according to the country’s authorities. The unrest over planned constitutional changes affecting Karakalpakstan’s status poses the most significant challenge yet to President Shavkat …

What we know about protests in Uzbekistan’s Karakalpakstan region
2 years, 6 months ago

What we know about protests in Uzbekistan’s Karakalpakstan region

Al Jazeera  

Calls for independent investigation grow as officials report 18 killed and 243 wounded in unrest in autonomous region. Rare protests in Uzbekistan’s autonomous Karakalpakstan region turned deadly last week, according to the government, as President Shavkat Mirziyoyev faced growing calls to allow an independent investigation into the violence. A joint statement by the province’s police, parliament and cabinet said that …

Reporter’s Notebook: What’s behind Uzbekistan’s deadly unrest?
2 years, 6 months ago

Reporter’s Notebook: What’s behind Uzbekistan’s deadly unrest?

Al Jazeera  

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Uzbekistan imposes state of emergency in protest-hit Karakalpak
2 years, 6 months ago

Uzbekistan imposes state of emergency in protest-hit Karakalpak

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Protests in Uzbek autonomous region over constitution reform plan
2 years, 6 months ago

Protests in Uzbek autonomous region over constitution reform plan

Al Jazeera  

Uzbekistan is planning to hold a constitutional referendum that no longer mentions Karakalpakstan’s sovereignty or right to secession. Rare public protests have broken out in Uzbekistan’s Karakalpakstan autonomous republic over a planned constitutional reform that would change its status, Uzbek authorities say. Uzbekistan plans to hold a referendum in the coming months on a new version of the constitution, which …

Kazakhstan protests explained: What’s behind the violent unrest in Almaty and why is it happening
3 years ago

Kazakhstan protests explained: What’s behind the violent unrest in Almaty and why is it happening

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Uzbekistan Needs a Navruz for Human Rights
3 years, 10 months ago

Uzbekistan Needs a Navruz for Human Rights

The Diplomat  

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On the reform path: Uzbekistan opens up after years of isolation
6 years, 3 months ago

On the reform path: Uzbekistan opens up after years of isolation

Al Jazeera  

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