Uzbekistan reforms

In entering a new term by suggesting constitutional reform, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is following in the path of his dictatorial predecessor.

As Mirziyoyev gears up for his second term, Uzbekistan’s foreign relations and economy are moving forward, but political and social reforms are lagging.

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

Otabek Sattoriy, a blogger who often covered local corruption, has been sentenced on charges of extortion and libel.

“A developed and vibrant civil society is needed if we want to build a democratic society.”

Tashkent’s continued authoritarian habits undermine positive steps.

Tashkent has promoted privatization schemes before. Is this time different?

The country's elections -- previously held in late December -- will now be held in October.

A trial is ongoing, but behind closed doors, while citizens complain of unfair distribution of promised compensation.

Genuine reform takes place not through quashing free thinkers and critics but in encouraging and even embracing them. 

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