January 30 – birthday of the First President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov. This date is widely celebrated throughout the country in accordance with the resolution of President Shavkat ...

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. "While it is ...

Since the death of the authoritarian President Islam Karimov last year, a cautious programme of reform has been carried out in the secretive nation. We asked ordinary Uzbeks how they feel about ...