Murod Juraev, 65, was released in 2015 after 21 years in prison. His death underscores the continued issue of political prisoners in Uzbekistan.

Human Rights Watch and the BBC’s Uzbek service are getting access to the country again.

What does the future hold without the only leader Uzbekistan has ever known?

Mutabar Tadjibayeva says she was subject to torture, gang-rape and forced sterilization at the hands of Uzbek authorities.

A recent visit by the UN secretary general focused attention on human rights issues in Uzbekistan and the region.