In Uzbekistan, the President of the Republic Islam Karimov died at the age of 79.
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This is stated in a message from the government and parliament of the country, quoted by RIA Novosti. This news appeared after a similar message was heard on Interfax, but was then removed from there.
Information confirmed by the government. A state commission for organizing funerals has been created. The funeral of the head of Uzbekistan will take place in Samarkand on September 3. In connection with the death of the president, three days of mourning will be declared in the country.
Let us remind you that the first information about the deterioration of the health of the President of Uzbekistan was received on Sunday. The country's Cabinet of Ministers reported that Karimov is undergoing inpatient treatment in the hospital.
Later, the daughter of the head of state clarified that he had suffered a stroke and was in intensive care. On Friday, the Uzbek leader’s condition, according to the official version, “deteriorated sharply.”
According to a number of experts, the announcement of Karimov’s official death was delayed for the reason that his circle needed time to redistribute power.