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Country Reports on Terrorism 2008 - Uzbekistan

The Government of Uzbekistan worked aggressively to combat terrorists and terrorist groups. Nevertheless, widespread poverty and the government's repressive security policies created conditions that religious extremists could exploit. The government worked with international organizations and other countries to strengthen border controls in order to combat the transit of goods and people of concern across Uzbekistan's borders. The Government of Uzbekistan also said that it had conducted counterterrorism operations and government-sponsored forums, and state-controlled media warned of the dangers of terrorism and extremism.

The Government of Uzbekistan pursued modest steps in resuming counterterrorism cooperation with the United States. Uzbekistan also agreed to extend overflight rights for commercial aircraft carrying non-lethal supplies contracted by the U.S. Department of Defense, and permitted such overflights of aircraft during 2008.

In April, Uzbekistan joined the International Convention on the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism. The government also participated in counterterrorism-themed UN Office of Drugs and Crime activities. Uzbekistan hosts the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's Regional Antiterrorist Structure.

Topics: Terrorism, Counter-terrorism,