“If I were told that I only have one day left to live, I would spend it fighting for human rights,” says Mutabar Tadjibaeva, President of the organization Fiery Hearts Club. The 52-year-old Uzbek journalist and activist arrived in France in 2009 as a political refugee.
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Uzbekistan. Predator of press freedom holds on to power
President Islam Karimov did not even bother to amend the constitution, which limits him to two terms. After yesterday’s sham election, he is preparing to begin his fourth term without batting an eye. Uzbekistan faces many uncertainties but one thing is sure – this 77yearold “predator of press freedom” will continue censoring and ruling with an iron hand until he breathes his last.
“The day will come when our citizens will enjoy complete freedom, all civil liberties and above all press freedom,” Karimov said at an election rally on 25 March. But the promised day is not about to arrive.
Press release on creation of Coordination Council of Uzekistan Civil Society «Altrenative Uzbekistan» and upcoming Presidentail elections
Coordination Council of Uzbekistani Civil Society “Alternative Uzbekistan”
March 29, 2015 Paris, France
PRESS RELEASE
On the eve of the upcoming presidential elections in Uzbekistan on March 29, 2015, we are announcing creation of Coordination Council of Uzbekistani Civil Society “Alternative Uzbekistan”.
A group of renowned Uzbek civil society activists, human rights defenders, independent journalists, religious activists, victims of torture and political repression and citizens of foreign countries who not indifferent to human rights situation in Uzbekistan are among the initiators, founders of the new coalition.
Foreign Accen «Move, Karimov!»
Ajoutée le 15 oct. 2013
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Uzbekistan: Presidential election this week-end — Who Cares?
Élection présidentielle en Ouzbékistan. #VousVousEnFoutez? Pas si sûr!
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“If I were told that I only have one day left to live, I would spend it fighting for human rights”
Portrait of Mutabar Tadjibaeva, Uzbek human rights defender.
“Uzbekistan: Karimov Heads for Landslide in Competition-Free Vote»
Joanna Lillis
In Sunday’s presidential election in Uzbekistan, incumbent Islam Karimov is certain to win a landslide against three stalking horses: Khatamzhon Ketmonov, Narimon Umarov, and Akmal Saidov, who are effectively campaigning for the sitting president. Many voters say they are happy to cast their ballots for the long-serving president, who this week celebrated a quarter of a century in power in the Central Asian country.
‘Virtual Election’ Seeks To Give Uzbeks Real Choice
Critics say that the upcoming Uzbek presidential poll won’t offer voters any real choice and that current incumbent Islam Karimov’s reelection is practically a foregone conclusion.
By RFE/RL’s Uzbek Service
February 10, 2015
Members of Uzbekistan’s opposition in exile, highly skeptical that Uzbekistan’s upcoming presidential race will be a fair one, are creating an alternative
reality by holding a virtual election online.
