TREATMENT OF SANJAR UMAROV IN UZBEKISTAN

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That this House notes with regret the detention of Sanjar Umarov, leader of the Sunshine Coalition, by Uzbekistan authorities in October 2005; further notes the appalling treatment he has suffered in detention; calls on the Government and others to make the strongest representations to the Uzbekistan government to ensure respect for human rights including the right to a fair trial for all of those in detention; and urges the Uzbekistan government to provide proper medical care and access to independent legal representation to Mr Umarov as soon as possible.