18+. Video: Unrest Continues Overnight in Nukus, Uzbekistan; Law Enforcement Uses Firearms
Despite the curfew in Uzbekistan, protests in the streets of Nukus, located in the Karakalpakstan region, have continued throughout the night. Social media users are sharing horrifying footage from the scene. Authorities have ordered law enforcement to harshly suppress the demonstrations, with reports of firearms being used.
The number of casualties and injuries has not been officially reported yet, but it is likely that the figure exceeds several dozen. Currently, according to Uzbekistan's Ministry of Internal Affairs, order has been restored, and efforts are underway to engage with the protesters.
It is worth noting that protests in the capital of the autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan have been ongoing for several days, with residents expressing anger over constitutional amendments that indicate the removal of the term 'sovereign' from the description of their region's autonomous status.