Galima Bukharbaeva

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

21 Feb 05

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

21 Feb 05

The mahalla used to be a benign social institution - now it is part of a police state.

21 Feb 05

Former Soviet soldier, presumed to have died in Afghanistan and later discovered in Pakistani jail, found guilty of terrorism by Uzbek court.

21 Feb 05

Uzbekistan attempts to build bridges with the Taleban after their recent victory over the Northern Alliance.

21 Feb 05

Uzbek veterans of the Soviet Afghan conflict say the US and its allies are in for a long, hard war.

21 Feb 05

Uzbekistan gets twitchy over the unprecedented output produced by foreign correspondents.

21 Feb 05

A bizarre ban on billiards, one of the country's most popular sports, has stunned players and fans alike.

21 Feb 05

Market workers say they face ruin after authorities insist on costly new regulations.

21 Feb 05

Authorities seek to thwart first steps towards reviving Erk party as a political force.

21 Feb 05

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