As of the evening of July 3, riots in Uzbekistan were still continuing. The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan said: " The riots in Karakalpakstan are an attempt to undermine the territorial integrity of Uzbekistan." Currently, a large number of Uzbek protesters fought with Uzbek security forces and robbed a BTR armored personnel carrier , while a large number of protesters besieged Uzbek soldiers! Law enforcement officers fired as a deterrent. According to news released by the press secretary of the President of Uzbekistan, the country's Karakalpakstan will implement a one-month state of emergency from July 3 to August 2, local time. Uzbek President Mirziyoyev visited the city of Nukus, the capital of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, and decided to cancel the provisions related to the status of the Republic of Karakalpakstan in the upcoming referendum. Starting on July 1, large-scale protests took place in the city of Nukus in the Republic of Karakalpakstan.
Uzbekistan is in chaos this time, and it is not a simple matter.
The Uzbek government later claimed that the so-called "protest" activities were illegal acts planned and implemented by criminal organizations and participated by some external forces, with the purpose of undermining the development of Karakalpakstan. and stability. To put it bluntly, this is the outbreak of a "color revolution" in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan. The entire territory of Uzbekistan has been disconnected and martial law has been declared. A one-month state of emergency will be implemented from July 3 to August 2. Just last month, the leaders of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan announced that construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway would start next year. After the completion of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway, it will be the shortest route from China to Europe and the Middle East. The freight mileage will be shortened by 900 kilometers and the time will be saved by 7 to 8 days.
The internal turmoil in Uzbekistan currently has little impact on the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway. First of all, this railway does not run from Karakalpakstan, but passes through its capital Tashkent and then goes southeast into Turkmenistan and then enters iran .
The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway is a key link in the entire network
Regarding the internal unrest in Uzbekistan, Russian political scientist Volhonsky published on July 3, "The United States is extending its tentacles to Russia and China through unrest in Central Asia." "Article. Russian experts believe: “On July 2, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated that in the near future, Central Asia may see a situation in which the West and China compete for dominance.” Russian political scientist Boris Volhonsky explains the factors that could underlie unrest in the region.
Lukashenka spoke about the unrest in the Republic of Karakalpakstan. According to the President of Belarus: "There are already claims that foreigners are involved. These people will not leave Kazakhstan . The situation there is very difficult."
Uzbekistan's position is destined not to be messed with
Moscow State University, Russia Boris Volhonsky, associate professor at the Institute of Oriental and African Studies, believes that "Americans have considerable influence in Central Asia." "The United States has created a large number of non-governmental organizations , which means that the United States has long been preparing to organize unrest in the region." "It is a fact that the conflict between China and the United States can break out anywhere in the world. All eyes are on Taiwan Province. But Central Asia also occupies a very important position in the West's plans. Especially the departure of US troops from Afghanistan After . Because this is the closest place to China and Russia: in the heart of Russia and very close to China. "
Regarding the United States' long-term plan to subvert Central Asia, Volhonsky said. , the United States has long been planning actions to expand its influence and "set fire" to the situation in Central Asia. Riots were organized first in one country and then in another. In 2020, there were riots in Kyrgyzstan, in January 2022, there were riots in Kazakhstan, and now in Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan was originally a relatively quiet place
On July 1, Uzbekistan began to protest against constitutional reform.It is planned to remove provisions on the sovereignty of the Republic of Karakalpakstan and the right to secession based on a referendum from the state's basic law. Riots in Kazakhstan began on January 2, 2022, after Kazakhstan changed the way it calculated the cost of liquefied gas based on the market. The sharp rise in fuel prices has aroused dissatisfaction in Almaty, Aktau, Aktobe and other places. Protesters in Kazakhstan began occupying government buildings, attacking security officials and demanding the resignation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and former head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev . At the request of the head of state of Kazakhstan, the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization decided to dispatch a peacekeeping task force to Kazakhstan. With the deployment of Russian troops, the riot was completely ended in less than 24 hours.
The Uzbek army is not just a weak force.
The current situation in Uzbekistan is similar to that in Kazakhstan, with conflicts between police and civilians breaking out. Uzbekistan is sending troops there. Kazakhstan also sent troops to the border between the two countries. Karakalpakstan Autonomous Republic is the only autonomous republic in Uzbekistan. The main residents are Karakalpak people, who belong to the Kipchak branch of the Turkic language family. After Uzbekistan gained independence in 1991, it became an autonomous republic. According to the constitution, Karakalpakstan has veto status, and Karakalpakstan has the right to vote for independence from Uzbekistan through a referendum. Uzbekistan covers an area of nearly 450,000 square kilometers and has a population of more than 34 million, nearly twice that of Kazakhstan. Uzbekistan occupies the fertile Fergan Basin, which is also an important node on the ancient Silk Road.
The Autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan is an autonomous republic within Uzbekistan with a population of 1.7118 million. The main ethnic group is the Karakalpak people. On July 3, the situation in Uzbekistan is still unstable.
Uzbek soldiers are among the most well-trained troops in Central Asia.
A Russian reporter said: "Uzbekistan mobilized troops, and the security forces used smoke bombs and tear gas against the demonstrators. At least one person died and many others were injured." "On the night of July 1, the wired network was cut off, as well as mobile communications." "A group of suspicious people crossed the border from Kazakhstan to Karakalpakstan and provided food to the protesters." According to front information, Uzbek security forces Some rioters were arrested. According to Uzbekistan: "The situation is currently returning to normal." The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan issued a statement: "As a permanent alliance, Kazakhstan firmly supports the Uzbek government in quelling the chaos."
China and Russia absolutely do not agree. Will sit back and do nothing, the picture shows China's support for Ukraine's supplies
The incident in Kazakhstan shows that when there is a disturbance, we must strike decisively and hard, and hesitation will become Ukraine . Uzbekistan is not a member of the CSTO. Therefore, the Russian army and Collective Security Treaty Organization cannot take action in time. Coupled with the war between Russia and Ukraine, Russia cannot fully take into account the situation in Central Asia. Now any violence needs to be dealt with by Uzbekistan itself. If the momentum is crisis, Uzbekistan Call on China and Russia for support as soon as possible, and China and Russia will never sit idly by and will definitely join forces to drive out the American forces! Earlier, Kazakhstan was not involved, and the United States and Western countries turned to Uzbekistan. This is a new round of geopolitical strategy for the United States towards Central Asia: it will not stop until it messes up Central Asia!
