Uzbekistan: EU Eases Up On Tashkent Oct 16, 2008
The October 13 decision came just days after a court in Nukus in western Uzbekistan sentenced RFE/RL journalist Solozhon Abdurakhmanov to 10-years imprisonment on narcotics trafficking charges. His lawyer and international organizations say the charges were trumped up. (EurasiaNet.org)
Uzbekistan: German Foundation, EU Pull Out Of Journalist Training Program Jun 30, 2008
In what was widely seen as another attack on independent media, former RFE/RL correspondent Solijon Adburahmonov was arrested this month in the western Uzbek city of Nukus. He was accused of possession of drugs. (EurasiaNet.org)
Uzbekistan: EU Maintains Strategy, Despite Worsening Rights Situation Jun 29, 2008
In another attack on the independent media, former RFE/RL correspondent Solijon Adburahmonov was arrested in the western Uzbek city of Nukus, where he was accused of being a drug addict. Pierre Morel, the EU s special representative for Central Asia, tells RFE/RL s Uzbek Service that the EU has been closely monitoring the political and human rights situation in Uzbekistan -- and he rejects accusations that the EU has turned a blind eye to the harassment of rights activists and other attacks on... (EurasiaNet.org)
Uzbekistan: Having Weathered Winter, Authorities Brace for Spring Feb 29, 2008
As part of their protest, Khojeili residents blocked the main road linking the cities of Nukus and Kungrad, lifting their barricade only after local authorities took action to ensure the delivery of electricity and gas. In addition, reports have circulated about smaller-scale demonstrations in various locales. (EurasiaNet.org)
