Afghan Evacuees and Uzbekistan

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Some Afghans at-risk seek to leave Afghanistan for neighoring countries. Uzbekistan and Afghanistan share a border and have several official border crossing points. Depending on the status and documents available some Afghans can cross into Uzbekistan; however, most are denied entry. If they do enter Uzbekistan then Afghan evacuees will likely need assistance. Below are some references and resources about Uzbekistan that could be helpful to Afghans seeking safety in Uzbekistan and to those who are assisting them.

References

Association for Human Rights in Central Asia (AHRCA)
https://ahrca.org/uzbekistan

Amnesty International Report of Afghan Evacuee Destinations
"Like An Obstacle Course", Amnesty International, October 2021. There are few routes to safety for Afghans trying to flee their country. A detailed look at the various countries where Afghans are seeking refuge.
https://www.ecoi.net/en/file/local/2062588/ASA1148322021ENGLISH.pdf

Uzbekistan, Congressional Research Service (CRS), January 20, 2023, PDF, 3 pages.
https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF10302

News Articles about Afghans and Uzbekistan

December 23, 2021. "Uzbek Border Restraints Leave Afghan Migrants in Limbo", Voice of America.

October 19, 2021. "Uzbekistan: Afghanistani refugees at risk of refoulement", Association for Human Rights in Central Asia (AHRCA).