Person: Sharif Shakirov

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‘Dozens’ killed as troops open fire on protesters

SOLDIERS opened fire on thousands of protesters in eastern Uzbekistan yesterday after demonstrators stormed a jail to free 23 men accused of Islamic extremism.

Sat, 14 May, 2005

50 feared dead as soldiers fire on Uzbek protesters

Soldiers opened fire on thousands of protesters in eastern Uzbekistan today after demonstrators stormed a jail to free 23 men accused of Islamic extremism, while a protest leader said about 50 people may have been killed hours earlier in clashes with police and security forces.

Fri, 13 May, 2005

Three die as soldiers open fire on protesters

Soldiers opened fire on protesters in eastern Uzbekistan today and killed at least three after demonstrators stormed a jail to free 23 men accused of Islamic extremism, witnesses said.

Fri, 13 May, 2005

Anger at terror trial sparks violent clashes

Outrage over the terror trial of 23 Muslims exploded into broader unrest in eastern Uzbekistan today when armed protesters stormed a jail to free the defendants and thousands of people swarmed the streets, clashing with police.

Fri, 13 May, 2005