To study events in Karakalpakstan in July 2022, conduct independent probe
The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul for publication by The Korea Post media, publisher of 3 English and 2 Korean-language news publications since 1985.—Ed.
On July 15, 2022, a joint meeting of the Kengashes of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan was held in Tashkent.
At the joint meeting, the appeal of the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman) on the issue of ensuring human rights and freedoms in the Republic of Karakalpakstan was considered.
At the meeting, a joint resolution of the Kengashes of the chambers of the Oliy Majlis was adopted on the formation of a Commission to study the facts and events that occurred in the Republic of Karakalpakstan in July 2022 and conduct an independent investigation on them.
This resolution also approved its composition and regulations on the Commission.
The Commission includes representatives of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and people's deputies, leaders and employees of non-governmental and public organizations.
The leadership of the Commission is entrusted to the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights Feruza Eshmatova.
The results of the investigation will be made public and brought to the attention of the public of Uzbekistan and the world community.
At this joint meeting of the Kengashes of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan completed its work.