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.
Transparency International notes a “troubling picture” in the region as countries struggle with “dysfunctional rule of law, rising authoritarianism, and systemic corruption.”
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Building off momentum from last year's China-Central Asia summit and the Belt and Road Forum, Uzbek leader Shavkat Mirziyoev is looking to build stronger ties with China while discussing tourism, green energy cooperation, and the future of a key railway project.
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