tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31588679.post2856638938780278911..comments2023-10-21T16:25:58.899+01:00Comments on Three Score Years And Ten: The Undiplomatic DiplomatHarry Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600933854461096745noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31588679.post-88138477134405705282009-05-05T04:27:00.000+01:002009-05-05T04:27:00.000+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31588679.post-72037067047053079072007-12-03T14:03:00.000+00:002007-12-03T14:03:00.000+00:00My above comment was too rushed and assumed that t...My above comment was too rushed and assumed that there was only one comment linked to the item posted by Craig Murray, when there were two. As "Uzbek" had attempted to post his response here, but was faced with technical problems I present it below (For clarity I have added quote signs and my initials at the end of the 2nd paragraph).<BR/><BR/>"This is a comment which I was not able to paste into Harry Barnes web blog. <BR/><BR/>'A Human Rights stance is one that in logic and emotion is opposed to both Imperial aggression and Terror Group tactics. Perhaps there is enough on Craig's Web-Site to show that he has a foot in both Human Rights' Camps. If not, we still need to accept that he did more for the cause of human rights in a couple of years in Uzbekistan than the rest of us achieve in a lifetime.' (HB).<BR/><BR/>Yes, it is absolutely true. I have honour to know Mr Murray personally and admire everything he did for uzbek people and is still doing. While Mr Murray in office uzbek people knew a lot of good about Britain. It was the only person who spoke true without any hypocrisy without any hesitation. He showed uzbek people that it is possible to fight for rights and freedom. He also showed that not every so called “free democratic countries” are supporting evil karimov, that UK was actually as we thought that time on our, uzbek people side. It was difficult to believe in it because we all saw how so called “heart of democracy, leader of free world” I mean US was constantly backing karimov and his bloody murderers in exchange of his support in military operation in Afghanistan. Of course we (I mean Uzbeks) did not know that Mr Murray was actually acting in controversy with British government and that at the end he will ruin his career and part of his life for us. <BR/><BR/>After all, when I knew true about all of this I admire Mr Murray’s actions even more. Because of Mr Murray British Embassy in Tashkent gained very huge support and popularity among uzbek people. It became sort of last resort for the most desperate people, for those seeking justice. It should be Ombudsman I suppose, but Ombudsman in Uzbekistan is controlled by uzbek government and it means it is part of terror machine. I remember when we all were shocked after Mr Murray’s speech in Freedom House in Tashkent, when he was the first person ever criticised uzbek official policy in public. I also remember when people were shocked to hear criticism about all happening in Uzbekistan during EBRD session in Tashkent. It was broadcasted live and there was no chance for uzbek government to switch transmission and made some cuts. <BR/><BR/>After all of these we started to believe that we can strike against regime and we can protect our rights and that we are actually not slaves, that we are people, we are citizens. But after Mr Murray’s departure from Tashkent UK Embassy became a shadow of what it was during his time in office. British Embassy became the same as it was once before Craig Murray tried to do something to brighten that dark part of the world. <BR/><BR/>Uzbek refugee in the UK <BR/><BR/><BR/>Posted by: Uzbek at November 30, 2007 11:14 AM"Harry Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01833380054575757928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31588679.post-58639982278290703692007-12-03T13:41:00.000+00:002007-12-03T13:41:00.000+00:00Chris Paul and Anand; thanks for the comments. Ann...Chris Paul and Anand; thanks for the comments. Ann and I have been just returned from London after meeting up with the rest of the family. Below is Craig Murray's pleasing response to my review of his book with an interesting comment from "Tom". I will respond to them as soon as I get organised after that four day break.<BR/><BR/>http://www.craigmurray.org.uk/archives/2007/11/harry_barnes_cr.htmlHarry Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01833380054575757928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31588679.post-60993990792900572252007-12-02T18:20:00.000+00:002007-12-02T18:20:00.000+00:00Its a good review. I look forward to reading this ...Its a good review. I look forward to reading this book. I have heard good things about it from others.<BR/><BR/>You know that Babar (grandfather of Akbar) spent some time in Samarkand." Samarkand/Mazar e Sharif use to be called Gandhara in ancient Indian religious texts.<BR/><BR/>Gandhara plays a critical role in several very important Indian legends including the Mahabharata. <BR/><BR/>Gandhara remains very much central to Bharatiya identity.<BR/><BR/>HB, please come by Iraqi Mojo a little more often and post your comments. They are always a pleasure to read.<BR/><BR/>Also, when you get around to it, let us know what you think about how the ISF is progressing.Anandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03040200275831896147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31588679.post-13520884065384586872007-11-30T11:42:00.000+00:002007-11-30T11:42:00.000+00:00Excellent review! Gerblogged.Excellent review! Gerblogged.Chris Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15679067503215414300noreply@blogger.com