Uzbek government sets up commission to conduct independent investigation on events in Karakalpakstan

On July 15, 2022, the Legislative Chamber and Senate Councils of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan joint met to hear the report of the ombudsman on the issue of ensuring human rights and freedoms in Karakalpakstan.

The meeting made a decision to form a commission that will study the events that occurred in Karakalpakstan in July 2022 and conduct an independent investigation.
The commission will comprise of the representatives of the Oliy Majlis and parliamentarians, heads and employees of non-governmental, non-commercial and public organizations.
The representative of the Oliy Majlis on Human Rights, F. Eshmatova, has been assigned to b in charge of the commission.