Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev canceled plans To reduce autonomy of Karakalpakstan in the country region after rare public Protest in Northwest Autonomous Republic, his office Saturday said.
Friday rally called to protest constitutional reform plans would be changed the condition of Karakalpakstan is an autonomous republic home to Karakalpak people Ethnic minority group with His languageUzbek authorities said.
The police dispersed the demonstrators after some of Try to break into the local government buildings in The region’s capital is Nukus, after a rally and rally in the city’s central market, local and government Officials said.
under current The Uzbek constitution describes Karakalpakstan as a sovereign republic within Uzbekistan with the right to secede by means of 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.
But in In a quick reaction to the protest, Mirziyoyev said on Saturday during a visit to Karakalpakstan that changes Regarding his status should be dropped from the proposed reform, his office He said in a permit.
Karakalpakstan government He said in previous statement on Saturday that the police arrested the leaders of Friday protest, and many other protesters who has set up resistance.
The changes About Karakalpakstan was a part of A broader constitutional reform proposed by Mirziyoyev, which also Includes strengthening civil rights and extending the presidency term To seven years from five years.
If the repair is approved in The planned referendum, will reappoint Mirziyoyev term the enemy allow for him run for two more terms.
