Uzbekistan was a republic of the USSR for 70 years until independence in 1991. The former Communists remained in control and brought little actual change, as they continued corruptions, ecological destruction, and the stifling of opposition.

Uzbekistan officialy a secular state with religious freedom, but Islamic fundamentalists have increasing influence. Only a small fraction ] of the Muslim majority has ever heard the Gospel.

For further information and specific prayer points for Uzbekistan, look up the book "Operation World" by Patrick Johnstone.

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