Uzbek officials believe madrassahs (religious schools) in Pakistan are fuelling unrest in Uzbekistan, especially in the volatile region of Fergana.
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Madrassahs have always been a reliable source of idealistic recruits, and thousands of them are still operating in Pakistani provinces like Waziristan.
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Hefajat-e-Islam draws its strength from the country's madrassahs, or religious schools.
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