Uzbekistan

In April, noted Uzbek human rights activist Umida Niyazova and a journalist were harassed by two men as they planned to tour Fergana and speak to farmers.

Following the Crocus City Hall attack and a subsequent wave of xenophobia and discrimination toward migrants in Russia, Tashkent has introduced additional measures to support its labor migrants abroad and at home. 

Can Uzbekistan’s education system accommodate the growing number of students amid rapid population growth?

Child delivery and abortion are among the very few medical procedures that are exclusively conducted by state medical entities. That could change soon.

Cotton producer Indorama Agro silences workers speaking out against rights violations while development banks fail to ensure compliance.

While water is often characterized as a potential spark for conflict in Central Asia, it is at the same time an opportunity for cooperation. 

As the “Central Asia gas union” solidifies on the back of high demand, political and corruption risks linger.

Muratbai has been a vital voice in calling attention to Uzbekistan's persecution of the Karakalpak people. His detention in Kazakhstan is yet another warning shot.

Although there are millions of ethnic Uzbeks in neighboring countries, the Uzbek government does not seriously entertain the idea of building bonds with them. Why?

Uzbek citizens interested in getting to the United States are confronted with a confusing miasma of regulations, made all the more murky by disinformation and scammers. 

It's taking residents' livelihoods, too

Thousands were imprisoned under the regime of Islam Karimov, unjustly convicted on religious extremism and other charges. Many have been freed, but they remain unexonerated.