Afghanistan: Heart of darkness

By Ahmed Rashid

LAHORE, Pakistan, August 5, 1999 — As the Taliban launch a new offensive against opposition forces, the threat which this Islamic regime pos

Excerpts from this story referencing "Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan":

"… bekistan government said it was an assassination attempt on Karimov by the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, or IMU, an armed underground group. Instead, 16 other people were killed …"

A repugnant choice

By Sarah Fort

In dealing with Uzbek dictator, U.S. buys access to air field — even after eviction

Excerpts from this story referencing "Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan":

"… se of the base, including an agreement to target fighters belonging to the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan in Afghanistan, an armed group opposed to the Uzbek government and designa …"