Unrest in Andijon, Uzbekistan: Context and Implications

RS22161 -- Unrest in Andijon, Uzbekistan: Context and Implications

June 8, 2005

Summary

This report examines the large-scale domestic unrest that occurred in eastern Uzbekistan in May 2005 that resulted in hundreds of civilian casualties. Implications for Uzbekistan and for its relations with the United States are examined. This report may be updated. Related products include CRS Report RS21238, Uzbekistan; and CRS Issue Brief IB93108, Central Asia, updated regularly.