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Dynamic Repression Amid Uzbekistan’s Snap Presidential Election

Dynamic Repression Amid Uzbekistan’s Snap Presidential Election

By Alva Omarova
The state seems to aim for branding Uzbekistan as dynamic. Its approach to free speech is anything but.

A Third Term for Uzbekistan’s Mirziyoyev

A Third Term for Uzbekistan’s Mirziyoyev

By Catherine Putz
With 87 percent of the votes in a campaign devoid of genuine competition, the Uzbek president has cemented himself in power much like his predecessor.
Uzbekistan’s Election Highlights Lost Hopes for Reform

Uzbekistan’s Election Highlights Lost Hopes for Reform

By Hugh Williamson
There have been some areas of progress on human rights under Mirziyoyev but the country’s international partners should recognize that these gains have now halted and gone into reverse.

Lineup Set for Snap Uzbek Presidential Election

Lineup Set for Snap Uzbek Presidential Election

By Catherine Putz
Five parties have nominated four candidates, but only one has any chance at 'winning' Uzbekistan's July 9 snap presidential election.

Uzbek President Calls for Snap Elections

Uzbek President Calls for Snap Elections

By Catherine Putz
In the wake of the constitutional referendum extending the presidential term from five to seven years, Mirziyoyev called for a new presidential election.

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Uzbek President Secures 2nd Term in Flawed Election

Uzbek President Secures 2nd Term in Flawed Election

By Catherine Putz
The OSCE election monitoring mission says reforms under Mirziyoyev "have not yet resulted in a genuinely pluralistic environment."

Quiet Presidential Campaign Nearly Over in Uzbekistan

Quiet Presidential Campaign Nearly Over in Uzbekistan

By Catherine Putz
Uzbekistan's election is set for October 24.
Uzbek Singer Abandons Presidential Ambitions

Uzbek Singer Abandons Presidential Ambitions

By Catherine Putz
Jahongir Otajonov, picked by the banned Erk party as its presidential candidate, has reportedly quit the race.

New Opposition Party in Uzbekistan Denied Registration, Again

New Opposition Party in Uzbekistan Denied Registration, Again

By Catherine Putz
The Truth and Progress party, after being rejected in April, re-applied but was again rejected by the Ministry of Justice.

Uzbek Authorities Deny Registration to New Political Party With Presidential Ambitions

Uzbek Authorities Deny Registration to New Political Party With Presidential Ambitions

By Catherine Putz
Khidirnazar Allaqulov’s first attempt to register his Haqiqat va Taraqqiyot (Truth and Development) Social Democratic Party has been refused by state authorities amid a pressure campaign.

Uzbekistan: Opposition Erk Party Wants in on October Presidential Election

Uzbekistan: Opposition Erk Party Wants in on October Presidential Election

By Catherine Putz
The last time an Uzbek president faced a serious challenger was in 1991. Erk hasn’t been allowed to front a candidate since.
Will Uzbekistan Allow an Opposition Candidate to Run for President?

Will Uzbekistan Allow an Opposition Candidate to Run for President?

By Catherine Putz
Recent events further dim already bleak hopes for a free and fair presidential election in Uzbekistan later this year.

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