On November 7, Uzbekistan's State Security Service reported the sentencing of 11 individuals connected to a terrorism case in the city of Qoqon, with prison terms ranging from six to 12 years. Their convictions included financing terrorism and plotting to alter the constitutional system, highlighting the state's commitment to combating extremist ideologies in a region historically plagued by such threats.
The individuals had been promoting extremist ideologies at gatherings disguised as 'Saturday dinners,' held at local teahouses, where discussions revolved around jihad and the aspirations for an Islamic state. This raises concerns about local instability as Qoqon is situated in the ethnically diverse Ferghana Valley, known for its vulnerability to extremist groups.
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