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Prosecutorial misconduct: Woman illegally detained in Almazar district for over 80 days
Despite constitutional guarantees that no one may be detained without legal grounds, a woman suspected of fraud has been held in Almazar district without justification for at least 80 days due to the negligence of the district prosecutor. The Ombudsman, tasked with protecting human rights, has limited its response to forwarding complaints to the investigative authorities.
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Smuggled cars: Uzbekistan’s persistent customs loophole
Despite instructions and recommendations issued by the Customs Committee to all border checkpoints six months ago, the measures have proven ineffective: vehicles purchased under installment plans have once again been illicitly exported and sold abroad.
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“Energy here will be cheaper than in China” — ACWA Power backs wind projects in Uzbekistan
ACWA Power Chairman Mohammad Abunayyan has stated that Uzbekistan is on its way to becoming one of the world’s most competitive producers of green energy.
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National Agency for Social Protection proposes harsher penalties for child abuse
POLITICS | 14:57
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Authorities prevent UZS 5.6 trillion in budget misuse in first half of 2025
BUSINESS | 14:47
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Man who attempted to rob Tashkent bank with toy gun sentenced to 5 years in prison
SOCIETY | 14:08
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Chinese investors plan wireless tech and transformer projects in Fergana
BUSINESS | 13:58
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India advises students not to enroll at Tashkent Medical Academy’s Chirchik branch, Academy responds
SOCIETY | 13:43
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Uzbekistan appoints its first ambassador to Sri Lanka
POLITICS | 13:32
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Malaysia’s Tenaga Nasional Berhad eyes hydropower projects in Uzbekistan
POLITICS | 12:05
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1.3 trillion UZS in damages recovered through prosecutorial oversight in six months
POLITICS | 12:00
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Health expert calls for allowing doctors to register as self-employed
POLITICS | 11:44
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Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover hits $37 billion in first half of 2025
BUSINESS | 23:02 / 23.07.2025
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Cybercriminals target money transfers to Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 19:21 / 23.07.2025
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Uzbekistan and Russia approve over 1,000 weekly flights under new air agreement
POLITICS | 19:18 / 23.07.2025