Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan, like the other former Soviet states in Central Asia, has been reluctant to criticise Russia's invasion of Ukraine, fearing repercussions on trade, security assistance, and labor markets. There are over 3,4 million Uzbek citizens registered in Russia, and about 90 per cent of them migrated in search of work. © Uriel Sinai/Getty Images

Russian Invasion Divides Uzbek Society

Moscow’s war in Ukraine is polarising public opinion in the Central Asian country.

28 May 22

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. © Official web-site of the President of Uzbekistan, president.uz

Uzbek President’s Media Promises Ring Hollow

Despite the head of state’s supposed backing of courageous journalism, harassment continues apace.

1 May 21

Uzbek labour migrants. © IWPR

Uzbekistan Looks to Diversify Labour Migration

Remittances from those working abroad make up a key part of the country’s economy.

22 Jan 21

Rano is a seamstress by trade, but now works at a café in Tashkent. She said she has a guaranteed wage and likes her work. Rano is officially registered at work, which guarantees her an above minimum pension. © IWPR

Uzbekistan: Women's Work

A market provides a microcosm of part-time, seasonal or informal employment.

8 Mar 20

Uzbekistan's flag at NYC gay parade. (Photo: RFE/RL/Fergana.ru)

Uzbekistan: LGBT Rights Neglected

State oppression is combined with indifference from local human rights groups.

17 Feb 20

Temur Umarov, an expert on Uzbekistan and a consultant at the Carnegie Moscow Center. (Photo courtesy of T. Umarov)

Uzbekistan’s Route to Reform

The country’s recent parliamentary elections show process of tentative change is real.

15 Jan 20

Krylya Origami band with Ashot Danielyan, on the right. (Photo courtesy of A. Danielyan)

It's Hard to Be An Uzbek Pop Star

Conservative values and censorship means that artists and performers are tightly regulated.

13 Dec 19

The new IT Park in Uzbekistan. (Photo: IT Park)

Startup Success for Uzbekistan?

Hopes for hi-tech entrepreneurship as an emerging market.

6 Nov 19

(Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Uzbekistan Increases Penalties for Animal Cruelty

Activists say that public awareness of humane treatment is growing.

12 Aug 19

Day-to-day civility conceals underlying mistrust between ethnic communities in southern Kyrgyzstan. Here, the central market in Osh, June 2011. (Photo: Pavel Gromsky)

Bringing Kyrgyz and Uzbek Communities Together

Language and education could be key to improving relations.

13 Jun 19

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