EU Diplomats Discuss Sanctions With Uzbek Officials

The number killed in Andijon in May 2005 is considered by most observers to be much higher than the government's figures (epa)
April 2, 2007 -- EU diplomats are in Uzbekistan today for talks about sanctions imposed on the country after the violent supression of a 2005 uprising.

The German Embassy in Tashkent, speaking for the European Union's current German presidency, confirmed that talks were taking place today. No further details have been provided.

Brussels is due to decide in May whether to continue EU sanctions imposed after the Uzbek Army's violent crackdown in the eastern Uzbek city of Andijon. The EU has called for an independent inquiry in exchange for lifting sanctions.

(AFP)

EU Diplomats Discuss Sanctions With Uzbek Officials

The number killed in Andijon in May 2005 is considered by most observers to be much higher than the government's figures (epa)April 2, 2007 -- EU diplomats are in Uzbekistan today for talks about sanctions imposed on the country after the violent supression of a 2005 uprising.

The number killed in Andijon in May 2005 is considered by most observers to be much higher than the government's figures (epa)
April 2, 2007 -- EU diplomats are in Uzbekistan today for talks about sanctions imposed on the country after the violent supression of a 2005 uprising.