Qonun doirasida staff detained in Uzbekistan

The head of the Qonun doirasida project, Furkat Ruzmetov, and editorial staff member Azamat Avezov have been taken into custody in Urgench

The head of the Qonun doirasida project (“Within the law”) Furkat Ruzmetov and editorial staff member Azamat Avezov have been taken into custody in Urgench, the Department of Internal Affairs of Khorezm Region reported. They are suspected of defamation, extortion, and a number of other crimes. Ruzmetov is 45 years old, Avezov is 33. Both… Read More »

Z-rhetoric, aggression, and personal threats in the Uzbekistan-related Facebook segment: documented examples

Illustration of aggression and threats in the Uzbekistan-related Facebook segment: Z symbol and exclamation marks on a red background

I, a journalist and the author of my own website, encountered a wave of aggression and threats after publishing a post on January 6 about a tragic traffic accident: “Tragic accident or violation of traffic rules. The degree of the driver’s guilt should be determined by the investigation — as far as is known, a… Read More »