Galima Bukharbaeva
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Two of Uzbekistan's most notorious Islamic militants are being tried in absentia.
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.
Human rights activists fear the arrest of a prominent Uzbek opposition leader will be ignored by the international community.
Shuttle traders face ruin owing to the huge import duties the government has slapped on the goods they bring into the country.
World Bank voices concern over a lack of cooperation between Central Asian republics – and calls on Tashkent to do more.
American amnesty appeal for Sharipov turned down, as dissident confirms at first hand claims that he was tortured.
Fear grips Kokand market traders as they await retribution for protest against the authorities.
Desperate to obey government orders, local officials are turning to young children to bring in the crop.
Parties try to put up candidates for a new-style parliament, but soon realise they don’t stand a chance.
The Taleban admit Uzbek Islamic militants are operating out of territory they control, but stop short of agreeing to extradition