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One year after Uzbekistan killings, UN rights chief conveys sympathy to families

12 May 2006
Marking one year since the tragic killings in the eastern Uzbek city of Andijan, in which hundreds of people reportedly lost their lives, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour today conveyed her deep sympathy to all the families affected, saying the consequences of these tragic events continue to be widely felt.

UN refugee agency closes its office in Uzbekistan after Government ultimatum

18 April 2006
The United Nations refugee agency has closed down its office in Uzbekistan after 13 years of service following an ultimatum by the Foreign Ministry to end its work in the former Soviet Central Asian country by 17 April.
Andijan, Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan gives UN refugee agency 1 month to end its operations

20 March 2006
The Government of Uzbekistan has given the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR), which last year helped to relocate more than 400 Uzbeks fleeing violence in their homeland, one month to close down its more than decade-long presence in the Central Asian country, the organization announced today.

UN refugee agency ‘extremely concerned’ over fate of Uzbeks deported from Ukraine

24 February 2006
Extremely concerned over the fate of 11 Uzbek asylum-seekers deported to their homeland last week from Ukraine, the United Nations refugee agency today again appealed for humane treatment in full accordance with international standards.

UN refugee agency calls for humane treatment for Uzbeks deported from Ukraine

17 February 2006
The United Nations refugee agency called for humane treatment for 11 Uzbek asylum-seekers whom they said were forcibly deported to their homeland this week by Ukraine and are probably in the hands of Uzbek authorities.

UN refugee agency helps resettle Uzbek refugees in permanent homes

7 February 2006
More than 100 Uzbek refuges who fled their country after violence shook Andijan last May have slowly made their way to permanent homes in the third countries following temporary stays in Kyrgyzstan and Romania, the United Nations refugee agency reported today.
Louise Arbour

UN human rights official cautions Uzbek Government on latest trials

23 December 2005
The top United Nations’ human rights official today urged the Uzbek government to abide by international legal standards amid reports that dozens of defendants were convicted during closed-door trials held earlier this month.
Manfred Nowak

UN expert on torture calls on Germany to prosecute Uzbek Interior Minister

19 December 2005
A United Nations expert on torture has called on the German authorities to prosecute Uzbekistan’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Zokirjon Almatov, who is currently in Germany for treatment, after several survivors of torture filed a case against him in the German courts.

UN human rights chief voices concern over convictions in Uzbek unrest trial

15 November 2005
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour has voiced concern over the conviction in Uzbekistan of 15 men accused of crimes in connection with unrest in the city of Andijan in May, saying the trial had been marred by allegations of irregularities and serious questions remained about its fairness.

Uzbekistan: UN rights experts concerned about rights of defendants

26 October 2005
Four United Nations human rights experts today jointly expressed concern about the conduct of the Uzbekistani authorities trying 15 men accused of terrorism in connection with protests that broke out last year in Andijan.