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Uzbekistan: Islamic Group Driven Underground
Government claims success in its campaign to wipe out Hizb-ut Tahrir.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Former Mufti Criticises Anti-Islamic Campaign
A respected religious leader has warned that the government's crackdown on Islamic extremism will backfire, radicalising ordinary Muslims.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Protests Pass Karimov By
Head of state claims not to have known about a series of human rights demonstrations in the capital.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: One More Dissident Out of the Way
Evidence suggests flawed trial and political motives as journalist is jailed on gay sex charges.
21 Feb 05
Uzbek Human Rights Fears
Western governments keep silent as number of disputed convictions rise.
21 Feb 05
Uzbek Doctors Fear Baby Boom
Medics fear a critical shortage of contraceptives in Uzbekistan could push up the birth rate.
21 Feb 05
Uzbek Independence Blues
Hard up Uzbeks have mixed feelings about their government's grandiose Independence Day celebrations.
21 Feb 05
US Anti-Terrorism Plans Get Central Asian Backing
Central Asian states pledge support for American bid to pursue those responsible for last week's outrages.
21 Feb 05
Tashkent Braced for War
The Uzbek leadership looks set to help the US in its war against Bin Laden and his Taleban allies.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Activist Jailed After 'Sham' Trial
Human rights groups hit out at Uzbek authorities following jailing of activist.
21 Feb 05
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