Tashkent Demands Immediate Explanation From Taliban Over Restrictions on Uzbek Language.
Reliable sources say that following the removal of the Uzbek language from signage at Samangan University, the government of Uzbekistan reacted immediately.
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it has raised reports regarding restrictions on the Uzbek language in Afghanistan with Taliban officials and has demanded immediate clarification on the issue.
According to sources, Taliban officials responded by claiming that no restrictions have been imposed on the Uzbek language and that the changes to signage are part of a nationwide “standardization” process.
However, Tashkent’s swift response indicates that the removal of linguistic symbols in Uzbek populated areas has generated serious concern and regional sensitivity.
Reliable sources report that in recent months, the Taliban have systematically removed or restricted the use of Uzbek and Persian languages from signage and educational institutions in several provinces.
Analysts describe these actions as part of broader policies of linguistic exclusion and ethnic dominance, warning that such measures have triggered public protests and increased ethnic tensions.
