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Uzbekistan's President Islam Karimov dead, ending more than 25 years of his iron-fisted rule

Uzbekistan's President Islam Karimov has died, state television announced today, ending more than 25 years of his iron-fisted rule in the Central Asian nation where no clear successor is lined up.

Hina Khan

02 Sep 2016 22:50 IST

Updated On 02 Sep 2016 23:04 IST

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Uzbekistan's President Islam Karimov dead, ending more than 25 years of his iron-fisted rule — Uzbekistan's President Islam Karimov dead (Getty Images)

Uzbekistan's President Islam Karimov has died, state television announced today, ending more than 25 years of his iron-fisted rule in the Central Asian nation where no clear successor is lined up.

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"Dear compatriots, it is with huge grief in our hearts that we announce to you the death of our dear president," the presenter said.

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