Kyrgyz Official Says Hizb Ut-Tahrir Key Threat
April 12, 2006
Kyrgyz police in the southern city of Osh on March 30 show weapons and leaflets allegedly belonging to Hizb ut-Tahrir (RFE/RL)
Hizb ut-Tahrir says it seeks to establish an Islamic caliphate through peaceful means. It is banned in the states of Central Asia, Russia, and several European countries. Thousands of supporters have been arrested and jailed for alleged extremist activities.
(AKIpress)