of several critical articles about Uzbek President Islam Karimov who is in prison after being convicted of financial crimes, is a polygamist who kept illegal weapons.Solijon Abdurahmanov, an independent journalist and former contributor to RFE/RL's Uzbek service who is serving a 10-year prison sentence on charges widely believed to be fabricated, is shown in the film as a drug dealer. Prominent poet Yusuf Juma, sentenced to five years in jail, is portrayed as a habitual criminal.
Some rights activists say they believe the film was produced on orders of the Uzbek government.
Abdurakhmon Tashanov, chairman of the Tashkent-based rights organization Ezgulik (Benevolence), told RFE/RL he thinks the documentary was made to mislead some visiting international rights activists about conditions inside the country. He added that it is also intended to intimidate and pressure younger rights activists.
from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: Uzbekistan's Latest Vilification Campaign
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