BBC News | Islam Karimov: Uzbekistan holds funeral for president BBC News The funeral of Uzbekistan's President Islam Karimov, who died after a stroke this week aged 78, has been taking place in the city of Samarkand. Thousands earlier lined the streets of the capital, Tashkent, throwing flowers as his cortege passed ... Uzbekistan prepares for Islam Karimov funeral Longtime Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov dies after stroke Islam Karimov Dies at 78, Ending a Long, Ruthless Rule of Uzbekistan |
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