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Umida Niyazova

Umida Niyazova

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In Uzbekistan, ‘Farmers Have No Freedom’

A new report exposes abuse and exploitation of cotton and wheat farmers in Uzbekistan.

17.02.2026 2

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Umida Niyazova

Will Uzbekistan Finally Solve the Problem of Forced Labor Through Mechanization?

Isolated cases of forced labor point to deeper structural contradictions in how cotton production in Uzbekistan is still managed.

22.01.2026 7

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Umida Niyazova

Uzbekistan’s Water Crisis Spells Debts for Farmers

At a time when saving water has become a matter of vital importance, it is no less crucial to monitor how the allocated funds are used.

31.10.2025 2

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Umida Niyazova

A Dark Cloud: No Space for Freedom of Expression in Mirziyoyev’s Uzbekistan

Uzbek laws and their enforcement concerning online speech are overly vague and fail to differentiate between defamatory remarks and legitimate...

18.06.2025 3

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Umida Niyazova