Galima Bukharbaeva

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Two of Uzbekistan's most notorious Islamic militants are being tried in absentia.

21 Feb 05

There are growing signs that the Khanabad air base in southern Uzbekistan is to be used as a launch pad for US military operations in Afghanistan.

21 Feb 05

Human rights activists fear the arrest of a prominent Uzbek opposition leader will be ignored by the international community.

21 Feb 05

Shuttle traders face ruin owing to the huge import duties the government has slapped on the goods they bring into the country.

21 Feb 05

World Bank voices concern over a lack of cooperation between Central Asian republics – and calls on Tashkent to do more.

21 Feb 05

American amnesty appeal for Sharipov turned down, as dissident confirms at first hand claims that he was tortured.

21 Feb 05

Fear grips Kokand market traders as they await retribution for protest against the authorities.

21 Feb 05

Desperate to obey government orders, local officials are turning to young children to bring in the crop.

21 Feb 05

Parties try to put up candidates for a new-style parliament, but soon realise they don’t stand a chance.

21 Feb 05

The Taleban admit Uzbek Islamic militants are operating out of territory they control, but stop short of agreeing to extradition

21 Feb 05

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