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Nukus

British  
/ nuˈkus /

noun

  1. a city in Uzbekistan, capital of the Kara-Kalpak Autonomous Republic, on the Amu Darya River. Pop: 325 000 (2005 est)

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Mass unrest broke out in the Karakalpak capital, Nukus; at least 18 people died in clashes with police.

From Seattle Times

Mass unrest broke out in the Karakalpak capital Nukus; at least 18 people died in clashes with police.

From Seattle Times

An Uzbek service member guards a road during a government-organised press visit in Nukus, capital of the northwestern Karakalpakstan region, Uzbekistan July 6, 2022.

From Reuters

A view shows a truck which was burnt during protests in Nukus, capital of the northwestern Karakalpakstan region, Uzbekistan July 3, 2022.

From Reuters

Uzbek service members are seen in Nukus, capital of the northwestern Karakalpakstan region, Uzbekistan July 3, 2022.

From Reuters

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