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Campaigns and Advocacy - Uzbekistan

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Uzbekistan / United States

United States urged to take tough stance on Uzbekistan

In a letter to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, human rights groups expressed concern over proposed legislation to permit military and other assistance to the Uzbek government, one of the most repressive in the world.

Uzbekistan

Six years on, no justice for Andijan victims

The government continues its relentless persecution of human rights activists and others critical of the government.

Uzbekistan

CPJ urges EU to press Uzbekistan on its press freedom crisis

CPJ urged the European Commission president to raise Uzbekistan's grave press freedom conditions in an upcoming meeting with Uzbek President Islam Karimov.

Uzbekistan

UN body finds rights record abysmal

The UN Human Rights Committee has called for urgent steps to rectify human rights violations.

Uzbekistan

UN review should highlight atrocious record

Human Rights Watch calls for the release of imprisoned activists and an end to rights abuses.

Uzbekistan

CPJ urges Uzbekistan to acquit Umida Akhmedova, release imprisoned journalists

In an open letter, CPJ calls on the Uzbek president to guarantee the right to freedom of expression for all citizens.

Joint action - Uzbekistan

EU fails human rights victims, say Human Rights Watch and RSF

IFEX members Human Rights Watch and RSF say the EU decision to drop sanctions would severely damage the credibility of its human rights policy worldwide.

Joint action - Uzbekistan

Thirty-two IFEX members and other partners call on Uzbek President to release wrongfully imprisoned journalist Salijon Abdurahmanov

Abdurahmanov was the only independent correspondent to cover the whole of Karakalpakstan, whose people have already lost the sea, fish, jobs, prosperity and health, and are now losing their last hope for the future.