Uzbek officials say they believe a Muslim extremist group, identified as responsible for a wave of violence earlier this year, was behind the bombings on Friday in Tashkent that left three dead and eight injured. Officials suspect a connection between the suicide bombings at the U.S. and Israeli embassies and the prosecutor's office and the trial of 15 individuals. They are accused of carrying out similar attacks in March. In the attacks, which the government has attributed to the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, nearly 50 people were killed. On Friday evening, the group claimed responsibility for the bombings. Another group called Hizb ut-Tahrir has also claimed responsibility for the explosions. Today, a security alert was issued in the capital of Uzbekistan, and reports indicate that police have arrested several individuals in connection with the bombings.
A Muslim Extremist Group in Uzbekistan Responsible for Wave of Violence - 2004-07-31
A Muslim extremist group in Uzbekistan is believed to be behind recent bombings in Tashkent that killed three and injured eight. The attacks are linked to previous violence attributed to the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, raising concerns about ongoing security issues in the region.
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📰 What Happened
Uzbek officials link bombings in Tashkent to Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan and Hizb ut-Tahrir.
- Uzbek police arrest several individuals
- Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan claim responsibility bombings in Tashkent
- Hizb ut-Tahrir claim responsibility explosions
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The bombings underscore the persistent threat of extremist violence in Uzbekistan.
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