Cotton Campaign Urges Uzbekistan to Investigate Harassment of Activists
In April, noted Uzbek human rights activist Umida Niyazova and a journalist were harassed by two men as they planned to tour Fergana and speak to farmers.
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In April, noted Uzbek human rights activist Umida Niyazova and a journalist were harassed by two men as they planned to tour Fergana and speak to farmers.
Uzbekistan's cotton sector is being asked to investigate an alleged attack on a human rights activist during a trip to meet cotton farmers.
Cotton producer Indorama Agro silences workers speaking out against rights violations while development banks fail to ensure compliance.
AAFA has joined the Cotton Campaign, GLJ-ILRF and Uzbek Forum for Human Rights in calling for an end to forced labour in Uzbekistan.
A new report on the 2023 cotton harvest found local officials resorting to forced labor in districts with a shortage of voluntary pickers.