Uzbekistan's President Declares A State of Emergency In Protest-Hit Region

 

VOA: Uzbekistan Declared State of Emergency in Protest-Hit Region 

Tashkent, Uzbekistan — Uzbekistan announced a monthlong state of emergency Saturday in an autonomous republic where rare protests prompted President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to back down on constitutional changes. 

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's press secretary Sherzod Asadov wrote on Telegram that the state of emergency in the Republic of Karakalpakstan would run from just after midnight on Sunday to August 2. The measure was being taken to "ensure the safety of citizens, protect their rights and freedoms (and) restore law and order" in the territory, the statement added.  

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WNU Editor: The protests broke out over this .... Uzbek Constitutional Amendments To Change Status Of Karakalpakstan (RFE). Amendments that are now being suspended .... Uzbek government backs down after plan for constitution sparks protests (Financial Times). 

Uzbekistan's President Declares A State of Emergency In Protest-Hit Region  

Uzbekistan reports casualties in unrest, opposition says at least 5 killed -- Reuters  

Uzbekistan: 'Fatalities' reported after protests in Karakalpakstan province -- DW  

Thousands wounded in unrest in Uzbekistan's Nukus - Uzbek news website -- Reuters  

Casualties Feared in Uzbekistan as Mass Protests Turn Violent -- Newsweek  

Curfew imposed after deadly unrest in Uzbekistan -- RT

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