Two journalists found guilty of slander in separate cases
Journalist Abdumalik Boboyev was found guilty on three counts but given the “mildest possible sentence”.
Journalist’s conviction threatens freedom of speech, says Human Rights Watch
Vladimir Berezovskii was convicted on charges of criminal defamation and insult, while another journalist, Abdumalik Boboev, also faces defamation charges.
Russian journalist faces jail on defamation and insult charges
Vladimir Berezovsky is facing up to six months in jail, up to three years of corrective labor, or a fine of up to US$12,000 if convicted on the charges.
TV stations shut down in Kyrgyzstan; prominent journalist held in Uzbekistan
Local television stations in the southern Kyrgyzstani city of Osh were ordered to cease transmissions in the wake of interethnic violence in the region.
Tashkent journalist receives death threats over critical article
Iskander Arifzhanov claims he was threatened over an article he wrote criticising the head of a joint stock company, despite the fact that the article was never published.
UN body finds rights record abysmal
The UN Human Rights Committee has called for urgent steps to rectify human rights violations.
UN review should highlight atrocious record
Human Rights Watch calls for the release of imprisoned activists and an end to rights abuses.
Investigate brutal attack on activist, says Human Rights Watch
After activist Dmitrii Tikhonov was brutally assaulted, the organisation says the government should take action to halt violence against human rights advocates.
AIDS activist sentenced to seven years in jail
Maksim Popov, a prominent Uzbek anti-AIDS activist, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his brochure “HIV and AIDS Today”.
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.
Journalist charged with defaming Uzbeks
The charges against Umida Akhmedova stem from photographs depicting life in Uzbek villages and a documentary on the traditional ban on premarital sex.
Intimidation campaign against independent journalists heats up, says CPJ
At least six journalists were called in for “an informal talk” at the Tashkent prosecutor’s office, and at least four of them were interrogated about their work.
Stop attacks, harassment of activists, says Human Rights Watch
In recent days, authorities in Karshi and Margilan have detained human rights advocates to prevent them from meeting with a Human Rights Watch researcher.
Activist freed under government amnesty
Sanjar Umarov was released after serving four years of a seven-year prison sentence on politically-motivated charges.
Growing persecution of farmers’ rights activists
Human rights defender and farmers’ rights activist Ganikhon Mamatkhanov is facing trial on politically motivated charges, says Human Rights Watch.
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.