Author: Lynn Schweisfurth

A new investigation highlights two recent incidents of police violence in Uzbekistan, with victims suffering severe injuries backed by medical records. Despite legal obligations to investigate torture, authorities delay inquiries, fail to suspend implicated officers, and allow evidence to disappear — reinforcing a system of impunity.

Chairman of the Hosildor Oltintola cooperative, Abdurasul Haitov © Kun.uz Uzbekistan’s cotton...

While official conferences praise “leading” farmers, many across Uzbekistan report years of unpaid debts for crops, intimidation, and even violence from cluster representatives. Excluded from national forums, these farmers see little real support. The gap between official optimism and harsh rural reality threatens stability and livelihoods.

In most countries, the courtroom is a place where truth is uncovered and justice is served. In...