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A Look at Punitive Psychiatric Detention in Uzbekistan

A Look at Punitive Psychiatric Detention in Uzbekistan

By Catherine Putz
A new report catalogues the use of forced psychiatric detention to repress human rights activists in Uzbekistan, laying out the cases of six individuals to illustrate the abusive practice.
Uzbekistan Should Do More to Help Afghans

Uzbekistan Should Do More to Help Afghans

By Mihra Rittman and Hugh Williamson
Tashkent has assisted Western countries in evacuating some Afghans, but Uzbekistan can and should do more. 

All Style and No Substance? Uzbekistan’s Rebranding Is Hollow Without Human Rights

All Style and No Substance? Uzbekistan’s Rebranding Is Hollow Without Human Rights

By Matthew Schaaf
A U.S. trip by Uzbekistan’s foreign minister highlights the gap between Tashkent’s rhetoric and reality on human rights.

UN Working Group Finds Kadyr Yusupov’s Detention in Uzbekistan Arbitrary

UN Working Group Finds Kadyr Yusupov’s Detention in Uzbekistan Arbitrary

By Catherine Putz
The working group called on Uzbek authorities to immediately release the former diplomat.

Uzbek Blogger Bazarov Under House Arrest Facing Libel Charges

Uzbek Blogger Bazarov Under House Arrest Facing Libel Charges

By Catherine Putz
A month after being brutally beaten, Bazarov was released from the hospital and swiftly charged for insulting his old school in an October 2020 TikTok video.
Europe Adds Uzbekistan to GSP+ Trade Scheme

Europe Adds Uzbekistan to GSP+ Trade Scheme

By Catherine Putz
The benefits -- zero tariffs on a range of goods -- come with rights monitoring requirements of shortcomings Uzbekistan may have difficulty improving.

Uzbekistan Needs a Navruz for Human Rights

Uzbekistan Needs a Navruz for Human Rights

By Steve Swerdlow
Tashkent’s continued authoritarian habits undermine positive steps.
Can Uzbekistan Stay on Track in Improving its Human Rights Record?

Can Uzbekistan Stay on Track in Improving its Human Rights Record?

By Nodirjon Kirgizbaev
Uzbekistan undoubtedly needs to continue implementing recent initiated reforms, but its progress is promising.

Reality Check on Human Rights in Uzbekistan 

Reality Check on Human Rights in Uzbekistan 

By Hugh Williamson
Tashkent needs clear goals for a Human Rights Council term.

Charting Progress in Mirziyoyev’s Uzbekistan

Charting Progress in Mirziyoyev’s Uzbekistan

By Steve Swerdlow
Three years of frenzied reform activity have certainly made a difference, but much work remains to be done.

Can We Call It An Uzbek Spring Yet?

Can We Call It An Uzbek Spring Yet?

By Bruce Pannier
Over the last two years, Shavkat Mirziyoyev has certainly changed Uzbekistan. But how much and why?
A Death and a Question: What Does The Future Hold for Uzbekistan's Political Prisoners?

A Death and a Question: What Does The Future Hold for Uzbekistan's Political Prisoners?

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

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