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Uzbek Teachers Angry at Benefits Cut
Tashkent authorities keeping quiet about controversial plans to slash assistance to teachers.
22 Feb 05
Karimov Exploits Iraq Crisis
President appears to be taking advantage of West’s focus on Iraq to renew pressure on the media.
22 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Farm Decree Greeted with Suspicion
There is widespread cynicism over a new state decree that would give farmers full control over their operations.
21 Feb 05
Karakalpakstan: Thousands Escape Poverty
Tashkent wants to keep control of Karakalpakstan - yet seems unconcerned that its people are flooding into Kazakstan.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Religious Trial Controversy
Prosecution of a Jehovah's Witness is viewed as latest attempt to check growth of Christian faiths.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan Calls Its First Witness
The first Jehovah's Witness to be prosecuted for his faith is given a suspended jail sentence.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Crop Crisis in Karakalpakstan
The government's quest for quotas is draining the fertility from soil already affected by the Aral Sea disaster.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Widespread Torture Uncovered
United Nations finds evidence of systematic use of violence and intimidation in Uzbek jails.
21 Feb 05
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