Unfortunately, Uzbekistan, under the regime of Shavkat Mirziyoyev, is trying instead of dialogue to destroy the Karakalpaks and their national identity through repression and killings.

#Karakalpakstan #Uzbekistan
#Mirziyoyev #Mirziyoyeva

and on many occasions openly and very frankly discussed with them the issue of dialogue and ending repression. The last time I spoke with them was a week before I was arrested on February 15, 2024, at the request of the Uzbek authorities. ⤵️

"You have the right to remain silent. And no other rights. Anything you say can and will be used against you by the state."

I won’t even get into the question of respect for the residents of the Republic of #Karakalpakstan, where there is a state language – Karakalpak. The authorities of #Uzbekistan have long ceased to consider the Karakalpaks equal citizens of the country.

and that no one even bothered to provide at least subtitles in the state Uzbek language (the video is only 40 minutes long), is a small but telling detail. ⤵️

“If you want more interviews and free content, note: recently, a court convicted one citizen under Article 158(3) of the Criminal Code (‘Encroachment on the President’) and sentenced him to four years in prison.”

“Friends! This is the first free interview with such a high-ranking state figure in Uzbekistan’s history. Let’s try to be a bit more educated and wise.” 2/3 ⤵️

I thought about publishing the names of political prisoners in #CentralAsia who spend January 1 behind bars, but then I realized the list would be too long for a single post.

To those who write, film, speak out, publish, research, and defend the rights and freedoms of individuals, groups, and entire peoples, I wish strength and fire in their hearts, because the times around us are already too dark…

🌠 Happy New Year!

To those who spend the New Year away from their homeland, I wish them (including myself) a safe return to their native countries, to their homeland.

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