evidence: Fergana Valley Background Info The Fergana Valley spans a vast area, encompassing numerous cities across Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. It includes the Uzbek cities of Kokand, Fergana, Andijan, and Namangan, as well as the Kyrgyz city of Osh and the Tajik city of Khujand. [...] The Fergana Valley is considered safe nowadays, according to the governments of many countries, including the US and UK, which advise against visiting only the border with Afghanistan, a considerable distance from Fergana. The official Australian advice suggests reconsidering travel to the eastern region of the Fergana Valley, including Andijan and Namangan.