Religious freedom conditions in Uzbekistan have begun to trend negatively. While the government has taken notable steps in recent years to address long-standing and significant religious freedom issues, some incidents have reinforced concerns that the government continues to restrict Muslim religious practices that are not in line with the state-prescribed interpretation of Islam.

Source: Minaret, USCIRF Policy Analyst k. Bakken

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