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politics 16d ago Nukus

Karakalpakstan Region Known for Dissidence

The Karakalpakstan autonomous region of Uzbekistan is characterized by opposition to the centralizing Uzbek government. The region has a history of diverse populations including Uzbek, Kazakh, and ethnic Koreans due to forced displacements during the Stalin era. Violent suppression of protests occurred in the region in 2022.
BBC World Service