CNN: Uzbek Group with bin Laden Ties Added to U.S.
Includes reasons the IMU was added to the terrorist list and the implications this has for the organization.
EmergencyNet: Armed Islamists Seen As Long-Term Th
A report about attacks in the region directed by the IMU and the group's ties to bin Laden.
Far Eastern Economic Review: Mountain Launchpad
An article by Ahmed Rashid about Juma Namangani, who, with Tahir Yuldeshev, founded the IMU in 1998.
IWPR: Taleban Own Up to IMU
The Taleban admit Uzbek Islamic militants are operating out of territory they control, but stop short of agreeing to extradition.
Pravda.ru: Islamic Movement Of Uzbekistan Controls
Secret services report that channels for trafficking drugs from Afghanistan to Central Asian countries are currently controlled by gunmen of the IMU, as drug traffic is the main source of finance for international terrorism.
U.S. Department of State: Intent to Designate as F
Press release of Congressional notification, including fact sheet on the IMU.
Uzbekistan Daily Digest: Uzbek Islamic Opposition
Excerpts from a report by Iranian radio from Mashhad about the armed clashes in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan and the IMU's letter of demands to the government