1 of 9
Uzbekistan's town of Andijan is coming to terms with the heavy toll from the confrontation with government forces.

2 of 9
Estimates of the deaths ranged from dozens to hundreds, after Uzbek forces opened fire on protesters in the eastern city.

3 of 9
President Islam Karimov said the violence was planned by Islamic extremist "criminals".

4 of 9
The bloodshed began with a peaceful protest over the imprisonment of local businessmen.

5 of 9
But troops on Friday sealed off the town following an overnight jailbreak and the seizure of a government building.

6 of 9
Correspondents say unrest in the town feeds off anger over poverty and unemployment.

7 of 9
Some of those freed from jail led the protest, including local men who were facing trial on charges of Islamic extremism - charges their families deny.

8 of 9
Protesters called for "justice" and "freedom".

9 of 9
Buildings and vehicles were set alight during the stand-off.