Abdumomun Mamaraimov
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Linking hijab controversy to fears of Islamic extremism may be counter-productive.
Legislation will make life tougher for Christian and Muslim groups operating outside the mainstream.
Past and present heads of state blamed for 2002 bloodshed which refuses to go away as a political issue.
In a region racked by poverty and discontent, modern technology offers extremists a way of making themselves heard.
Thousands earn an income picking wild capers, but this new industry has spawned debate about sustainability, fair pay and government regulation.
Little consensus on whether group claiming to want to improve Islamic education poses a danger.
Education ministry backtracks as Uzbek minority representatives voice angered at moves to cut schooling in their language.