Uzbekistan

Central Asians 'Victims' of War on Terror

Delegates to Bishkek conference say human rights and democracy in the region have been eroded since last year's attacks on the United States.

21 Feb 05

Workers are going hungry as confusion grows over who is responsible for the continued non-payment of their wages.

21 Feb 05

Defence ministry's failure to pay salaries on time is prompting Kyrgyz soldiers to desert.

21 Feb 05

The closure of a number of mosques has led to speculation of an imminent government campaign against the Islamic opposition.

21 Feb 05

Human rights groups hit out at Uzbek authorities following jailing of activist.

21 Feb 05

Relatives of an Uzbek shepherd demand investigation into his death in a Kyrgyz police cell.

21 Feb 05

Celebrations marking 12 years of statehood preceded by an apparent clampdown on dissent and criticism.

21 Feb 05

Authorities show no sign of compromising as hunger striker seeks to highlight human rights abuses.

21 Feb 05

Authorities refuse to allow psychiatric tests on death-row convict despite disturbed behaviour.

21 Feb 05

Gypsies return to nomadic way of life, after failure of attempts to integrate them into society.

21 Feb 05

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