Stories about Uzbekistan from May, 2008
Uzbekistan: Tashkent blogged
It is very interesting to notice that during the recent days the Uzbek blogosphere was mainly discussing Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan. Today, Tashkent is at a stand of its beauty, as it is too early for summer heat and it is green and clean also. For a long...
Uzbekistan: IMU Arrest in Europe
Nathan reports that police in the Netherlands, France, and Germany arrested 10 men suspected of financing the IMU, Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, aimed at establishment of an Islamic theocracy in central Asia and the overthrow of the regime of Uzbek President Islom Karimov.
Uzbekistan: President Publishes a Book on Moral Living
Nathan says that Islom Karimov, the long-ruling president of Uzbekistan, pompously launched his own book on moral living, praised as “the best book on philosophy and morality since the times of Socrates”.
Uzbekistan: Beyond Mark Weil
Nick reports about the new BBC documentary dedicated to Mark Weil, the murdered director of the Ilkhom theater in Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan: Remembering Andijan 3 Years Later
Sean R. Roberts recollects the tragic events that took place in Andijan, Uzbekistan, three years ago today on May 13, 2005, when hundreds of civilians were shot dead by the military.
Uzbekistan: Unwanted Changes
After the disintegration of the USSR, the Soviet communist identity and ideology ceased to exist and the new countries confronted the vital problems of defining new identities and ideologies. Most of the ex-Soviet countries were quick to give up the past and embrace the new life with new national values...
Uzbekistan: UN adds more Uzbeks to top terrorists list
Libertad writes about new Uzbeks added to the UN consolidated list of suspects affiliated with Al Qaeda and Taliban.
Uzbekistan: Karimov Gets a Grip on GMK
Nathan says that President Karimov has asserted greater control over the Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Works (NGMK), the company that runs Uzbekistan’s largest gold and uranium mines.
Uzbekistan: EU to play nice with Karimov's regime
The Andijon events of May 2005, when several hundred of demonstrating civilians were reportedly shot dead by the Uzbek government troops, made the whole world tremble. The results did take long to come. The United States made several statements on severe human rights violations in Uzbekistan, for which later were...
