ALMATY (Reuters) – Uzbekistan’s nationwide guard stated on Monday 243 individuals had sought medical assist after unrest in the northeastern province of Karakalpakstan which broke out final week over plans to curtail its autonomy.

Among the wounded have been 4 legislation enforcers, the nationwide guard press workplace instructed a briefing.

(Reporting by Olzhas Auyezov; Editing by Gareth Jones)