Nukus

British

/ nuˈkus /

noun

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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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

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

From Reuters

According to official reports, protesters marched through the provincial capital of Nukus last Friday and then tried to seize local government buildings.

From Reuters

The regional health minister said hospitals in the regional capital, Nukus, were full of patients.

From BBC

Reports say police and the army are patrolling the streets of Nukus, after the state of emergency was declared.

From BBC

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