The absence of democratic reform and progress on human rights in Uzbekistan has seen it becoming increasingly isolated from the international community. The EBRD has reduced its activities in the country, while the IMF has withdrawn completely.
The Soros Foundation shut down its offices, while the OSCE has limited scope for carrying out its activities in the country. During the post-9/11 period, Uzbekistan received considerable aid from the United States, who also maintained an air base in the country until asked to leave after criticizing the government for the events surrounding the Andijan massacre in 13 May, 2005 in Andijan city, Uzbekistan .
