Published Date:
12 March 2010
UZBEKISTAN jailed political opponents, routinely tortured prisoners and committed other serious rights violations last year, effectively making it Central Asia's most authoritarian state, the United States said.
In its annual survey of human rights in 194 countries, the US State Department strongly criticised the regime there.
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Last Updated:
12 March 2010 11:58 AM
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Source:
Edinburgh Evening News
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Location:
Edinburgh