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Central Asia Human Rights
Who Controls the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan?
By Catherine Putz
Also, what’s it like being a “dealmaker” in “the Stans” and other must-reads.
Why Is All the News From Central Asia Bad, Weird or Ugly?
By Catherine Putz
Because when governments try to clamp down on bad news, they prevent good news from surfacing. All that’s left is ugly news.
Has Uzbekistan Made Progress in Ending Forced Labor?
By Catherine Putz
The U.S. upgraded the country in its annual human trafficking report, saying it is making “significant efforts.”
How Putin Silences Human Rights Advocates in Russia
By Catherine Putz
The Committee Against Torture says it will close down rather rather than be labeled a ‘foreign agent.’
Kyrgyzstan Denounces Cooperation Treaty with America
By Catherine Putz
The diplomatic row between Kyrgyzstan and the U.S. continues, taking with it a treaty that benefited aid programs.
US Gives Human Rights Award to Jailed Kyrgyz Activist
By Catherine Putz
The U.S. and Kyrgyzstan have very different views on Azimjon Askarov.
What Should US Policy in Central Asia Be?
By Catherine Putz
Continued pressure and broader engagement are crucial.
Washington’s Revealing Central Asia Report
By Casey Michel
A new State Department report is further evidence of a lack of U.S. policy for the region.
Ban Ki-moon’s Plain Speaking in Central Asia
By Casey Michel
On a recent tour of the region, the UN Secretary-General was impressively forthright about human rights.
What is Life in the Aralkum Like?
By Catherine Putz
One great article and two podcasts you shouldn’t miss. Central Asia links.
UN Chief Begins Central Asia Tour Amid Rights Concerns
By Catherine Putz
Ban Ki-moon is traveling to all five Central Asian states and will work hard to avoid one big elephant.
Uzbekistan’s Bravest Woman Beaten by Police
By Catherine Putz
Elena Urlaeva was taking pictures of people forced to labor in Uzbekistan’s cotton fields.