A state of emergency was introduced on the territory of the Republic of Karakalpakstan from July 3 to August 2, 2022

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Republic of Karakalpakstan on July 3.

As you know, these days an important political process continues in our country - a nationwide discussion of amendments and additions to the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan. All conditions have been created for the free expression of will and opinion of citizens on the basis of democratic principles. But under the pretext of disagreeing with the constitutional reform, certain forces, for their own selfish purposes, tried to shake up and destabilize the situation, choosing the path of aggression and violence. On July 1, in the city of Nukus, hiding behind populist slogans, manipulating the consciousness and trust of citizens, a group of people, contrary to the legitimate demands of the authorities, organized riots and attempted to seize the buildings of local government bodies.

On July 2, despite the demands to stop violations of public order, these persons continued their destructive actions. Moving along the streets of Nukus, the rioters caused significant damage to infrastructure facilities, broke windows, and set fires. In order to seize weapons, several groups attempted to storm the buildings of the main department of internal affairs of the city of Nukus and the department of the National Guard. Taking advantage of relative numerical superiority, they attacked law enforcement officers, beat them with particular cruelty, inflicting grievous bodily harm.

Unfortunately, there are casualties among the civilian population and law enforcement officers. In this regard, in order to ensure the safety of citizens, protect their rights and freedoms, restore law and order, a state of emergency was introduced on the territory of the Republic of Karakalpakstan from July 3 to August 2, 2022 by decree of the President.

On July 3, a meeting was held in Nukus with the participation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The commandant of the territory of the Republic of Karakalpakstan gave a report on the introduction of a state of emergency and noted that the situation was taken under full control.

During the videoconference meeting, the head of state spoke with responsible officials from all regions of the region, listened to their reports on the measures taken to ensure the safety of citizens, strengthen law and order. They noted that after yesterday's address by the President, the situation has stabilized and life is returning to normal.