Those who died in Karakalpakstan after committing illegal actions are not victims, but criminals - “National Revival”

The participants of mass riots who took part in the parades in Karakalpakstan were not victims but criminals.  This is stated in the reaction of MPs and activists of the democratic party “National Revival” to the events in Karakalpakstan.  This was announced by the chairman of the party Alisher Kadyrov on his Telegram channel.

“The only source of government is the people.  All decisions are being discussed with the people and relate to thousands of initiatives and proposals.

While simple and effective systems of response to state administration decisions have been put into operation, those who choose a course that is contrary to the law, harmful to all, and life-threatening are not victims, but criminals.

It is our right to express our opinions, to inform the authorities, to discuss and debate, criticize, complain or sue negligent and irresponsible employees!

However, it is also our responsibility to not disturb public order, peace, and stability, which are the source of life and peace for millions of us, and to not support provocateurs!”, - the statement says.

The statement from the leader of the political party stressed that those who wanted to disturb the peace in Uzbekistan one more time, failed to achieve their goals and would also not succeed in the future.

“We have no doubt that our government has the authority, capacity, and experience to find and punish these heinous criminals.

Everyone who planned, organized, and participated in the riots in Karakalpakstan, regardless of who and for what reason, should be punished severely, as stipulated by law!

We may have different views, but we shouldn’t forget that for all of us it is a matter of life and death to be one nation for the sake of preserving the stability and peace of our people in Uzbekistan.

Our martyrs, who gave their lives for the country, will always remain in our memory”, - the report says.

It should be recalled that on 1 July of the current year, in the city of Nukus of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, some citizens organized unexpected demonstrations, misinterpreting the constitutional reforms underway in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The Supreme Council of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Karakalpakstan considered the situation as an attempt to seize the state administration in Nukus.

After that, on 2 July the president of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Karakalpakstan and talked with the Karakalpak people.

In addition, taking into account that the discussion of the changes and additions to the constitution is still ongoing, and after studying the opinions and comments expressed by the people of Karakalpakstan, the president declared that the articles of 70, 71, 72, 74, and 75 in the current version of the constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan should remain unchanged.

Today 4 July, the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis (Parliament) of Uzbekistan decided not to amend the articles of the constitution relating to Karakalpakstan.

During the incidents, 516 people were arrested, 243 injured and 18 killed.  Criminal proceedings were initiated under article 159 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan (infringement of the constitutional regime of the Republic of Uzbekistan), part 4 – “Conspiracy to seize power or overthrow the constitutional regime of the Republic of Uzbekistan”.