Ahmad A'zam
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28 June 1949
- 1972–1969 (journalist)
- 1990–2004 (activist)
- 1987–2014 (writer)
Ahmad Aʼzam | |
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| Born | Аҳмад Аъзам 28 June 1949 Samarkand, Uzbekistan |
| Died | 4 January 2014 (aged 64) Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| Occupation | Writer |
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Ahmad Aʼzam (Аҳмад Аъзам) (28 June 1949 – 4 January 2014)[1] was an Uzbek writer, author, journalist, scriptwriter and literature critic.[2]
Ahmad Aʼzam was born in Jomboy region (Ghazira village) of Samarkand city in Uzbekistan.[3]
From 1995, he was the main editor of "National Television and Radio Company of Uzbekistan",[4] director of "Uzbekistan channel"[5] and "O'zbektelefilm" studio. He is the author of television shows, programmes and documentaries including: "O’zlik", "Xalqning ko’ngli", To’rtinchi hokimiyat" .
His political involvement included co-chairmanship of "Birlik" Opposition Movement and Erk/Liberty Democratic Party where he was General Secretary of the Central Council. He was also member of Uzbek Parliament (Oliy Majlis) from 1999 to 2004.