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Blogger Jailed for Four Years in Uzbekistan
A blogger in Uzbekistan has been sentenced to four years in prison, according to Human Rights Watch, which has drawn attention to the case as part of wider concern over freedom of expression in the country. Rights groups and online commentators are highlighting the conviction as evidence of continued pressure on independent voices and criticism of the government in Uzbekistan.
Why now: Human rights groups and regional observers are drawing attention to the case as a sign of shrinking space for free expression in Uzbekistan.
Evidence
- Blogger Jailed for Four Years in Uzbekistan · Human Rights Watch
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