Timeline Friday 13 May 2005

Events on Friday 13 May 2005 1

• 2005 Andijan massacre Uzbek troops kill protesters in eastern city Uzbek government troops opened fire on protesters in the city of Andijan on 13 May 2005, killing hundreds of people according to independent estimates, though the government gave a much lower figure. The unrest began with an uprising linked to the trial of local businessmen. The massacre drew international condemnation and strained Uzbekistan's relations with Western governments.