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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Furvah Shah

Uzbekistan Karakalpakstan: 18 killed and hundreds injured in unrest as state of emergency declared

via REUTERS

At least 18 people were killed and 243 injured during protests in Uzbekistan’s region of Karakalpakstan last week, authorities have confirmed.

Unrest began in the province over plans to curtail its autonomy and security forces arrested at least 516 people while trying to control crowds last Friday.

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