A question easily answered

Submitted by Caleb (United States), Sep 15, 2010 at 21:54

"...tell us for what reason Karimov banned propaganda of Pan-Turkism in Uzbekistan, kicked out all the Turkish-sponsored agitators, closed down all Turkish-sponsored schools there..." That's easy. Because Karimov got orders from Moscow whose stooge and puppet he is. Here's the straight dope on "Big Papa" Karimov, Communist holdover... http://www.rferl.org/content/Uzbekistans_Big_Papa_Karimov_Marks_20_Years_Of_IronFisted_Rule/1761704.html

One thing more...1988 was when Armenia launched its attack on Azerbaijan. 1991 was three years later.

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