Peterson, Scott.
Amid Reforms, Muslims Still Under Fire in Fergana Valley. / Scott Peterson. - Christian Science Monitor Contract, 2002. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Article 54. Human Relations, 1522-3248; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Originally Published: Amid Reforms, Muslims Still Under Fire in Fergana Valley, July 19, 2002; pp. n.p..
"Uzbekistan has become a critical American ally for the Afghanistan war. While that link may be yielding some halting human rights progress here, critics say that longstanding Uzbek policies are in fact pushing many moderate Muslims into more extreme positions, and so thwarting US efforts to contain extremism across the region." (CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR) This article reveals how Uzbekistan's repressive government is driving moderates toward radicalism.
1522-3248;
Human rights--Uzbekistan.
Islamic fundamentalism--Central Asia.
Muslims--Uzbekistan.
Radicalism.
Fergana Valley.
Uzbekistan--Politics and government.
AC1.S5
050
Amid Reforms, Muslims Still Under Fire in Fergana Valley. / Scott Peterson. - Christian Science Monitor Contract, 2002. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Article 54. Human Relations, 1522-3248; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Originally Published: Amid Reforms, Muslims Still Under Fire in Fergana Valley, July 19, 2002; pp. n.p..
"Uzbekistan has become a critical American ally for the Afghanistan war. While that link may be yielding some halting human rights progress here, critics say that longstanding Uzbek policies are in fact pushing many moderate Muslims into more extreme positions, and so thwarting US efforts to contain extremism across the region." (CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR) This article reveals how Uzbekistan's repressive government is driving moderates toward radicalism.
1522-3248;
Human rights--Uzbekistan.
Islamic fundamentalism--Central Asia.
Muslims--Uzbekistan.
Radicalism.
Fergana Valley.
Uzbekistan--Politics and government.
AC1.S5
050