protesters took in the streets in Autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan of Uzbekistan over Constitutional reform expected to be subject to referendum in near future. Such protests are very rare and illegal in Country.
Karakalpakstan is located in Northwest Uzbekistan is home To the Karakalpaks, a distinct ethnic minority group with queen languageand the current The Uzbek Constitution describes it as a sovereign republic within Uzbekistan that has the right to secede by holding a referendum.
The new version of the Constitution – on which Uzbekistan plans to hold a referendum in The coming months – he no longer mentions Karakalpakstan’s sovereignty or right for Separation.
According to the Uzbek Ministry of the Interior, result of A misunderstanding of constitutional reforms group of Residents of Karakalpakstan marched through its capital Nukus and marched into the central city market on Friday.
separately , government of Karakalpakstan said in A statement the protesters tried to take over government buildings, prompting the police to intervene And they are holding their leaders and those who state up active resistance.
The request was now restored in The county that has population of 2 million peoplesaid the authorities in Uzbekistan former Soviet republic with close ties with Russia.
The changes related to Karakalpakstan are just one part of The broad constitutional reform proposed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, which also Includes strengthening civil rights and extending the presidency term To seven years from five years.
If the referendum approves the reform, it will reform Mirziyoyev term the enemy allow for him run for two more terms.
