Prosecutor Demands Long Sentences for Karakalpakstan Protesters
Trial of 22 defendants enters final stages amid concerns of bias and lack of transparency.
20 Jan 23
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: Lack of Dialogue Behind Protests in Karakalpakstan
Experts warn that unresolved questions of national self-determination and social problems need to be treated sensitively.
12 Jul 22
Russian Invasion Divides Uzbek Society
Moscow’s war in Ukraine is polarising public opinion in the Central Asian country.
28 May 22
Uzbek President’s Media Promises Ring Hollow
Despite the head of state’s supposed backing of courageous journalism, harassment continues apace.
1 May 21
Uzbekistan Looks to Diversify Labour Migration
Remittances from those working abroad make up a key part of the country’s economy.
22 Jan 21
Uzbekistan: Women's Work
A market provides a microcosm of part-time, seasonal or informal employment.
8 Mar 20
Uzbekistan: LGBT Rights Neglected
State oppression is combined with indifference from local human rights groups.
17 Feb 20
Uzbekistan’s Route to Reform
The country’s recent parliamentary elections show process of tentative change is real.
15 Jan 20
It's Hard to Be An Uzbek Pop Star
Conservative values and censorship means that artists and performers are tightly regulated.
13 Dec 19
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