Uzbekistan

‘Hat in hand’: Putin meets Xi for first time since Ukraine war
The Russian president’s encounters with the Chinese leader cannot be considered a meeting of equals, analysts say.
Published On 15 Sep 2022
Putin, Xi to meet as Russia seeks support for Ukraine invasion
The leaders of Russia and China are set to hold talks in Samarkand on the sidelines of a regional security summit.
Published On 15 Sep 2022
Rights group says hundreds remain jailed over Uzbekistan unrest
Open Dialogue Foundation says more than 300 people are detained after deadly unrest gripped Karakalpakstan this month.
Published On 21 Jul 2022
Uzbekistan charges journalist over unrest in Karakalpakstan
Ethnic Karakalpak journalist is accused of conspiracy to overthrow constitutional order after deadly unrest.
Published On 8 Jul 2022

The Uzbek government’s clampdown on protests in Karakalpakstan can have significant consequences for the wider region.

UN Development Programme report finds surge in commodity prices hitting parts of world’s regions hard.

Calls for independent investigation grow as officials report 18 killed and 243 wounded in unrest in autonomous region.

Last week’s unrest in the autonomous republic of Karakalpakstan has an economic and a complicated political side.

At least 18 people were killed and 243 injured during unrest in an autonomous province, according to authorities.

The country’s autonomous Karakalpakstan province has seen rare major unrest over planned constitutional changes.

President Mirziyoyev drops plans to curb Karakalpak autonomy following rare public protest in the northwestern province.

Uzbekistan’s planned constitutional referendum no longer mentions Karakalpakstan’s sovereignty or right to secession.

Uzbekistan says its troops were ‘forced to use weapons’ against men it described as smugglers.

After Uzbekistan’s unexpected pro-Ukraine statement, analysts say traditional regional dynamics could be shifting.

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