VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 7. Eastern Europe, 1945–2000 > i. Russia (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and Successor States) > 2. Post-Soviet Successor Republics in Europe and Asia > o. Uzbekistan > 1993, Jan. 29
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The head of Uzbekistan's Human Rights Association, Abdumannob Pulatov, was released from prison, but moves against the outlawed Birlik (Unity) movement showed that the regime was tightening its grip on political opponents.  1
 
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Uzbekistan declined an opportunity to renew its collective security treaty with the CIS. Meanwhile, bombings and other violence killed hundreds as militant Islamic rebels continued fighting to overthrow the secular, Russia-backed government.  2
 
 
 
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