How do you say “about-face” in Uzbek?

by Nathan on 5/28/2004 · 2 comments

Who knows whether or not it’ll come to pass or last very long, but this is absolutely groundbreaking news.

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan AP) — A top Uzbek prison official and human rights activists said Friday they would jointly monitor prisons in this former Soviet republic — unprecedented cooperation that follows allegations of widespread abuse of prisoners

Skepticism is advised, but it’s still amazing news. Read the whole thing.

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