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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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Kyrgyzstan imposes six-month ban on coal exports by road
SOCIETY | 16:05
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Bribe backfires: Prosecutor’s office employee in Khorezm promised to quash case for $3,000, now faces jail himself
SOCIETY | 16:03
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World Bank provides $150M loan for Uzbekistan’s small hydropower expansion
SOCIETY | 13:03
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Transport prosecutor flags issues in Tashkent metro overhaul project
SOCIETY | 13:02
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U.S. rejects nearly 65% of visa applications from citizens of Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 11:33
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Uzbekistan and Mongolia sign declaration on comprehensive partnership
SOCIETY | 11:31
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Uzbekistan’s FTT hits $31.3 billion after 5 months of trading
SOCIETY | 11:00
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Direct flights, trade growth, and student exchange: Uzbekistan and Mongolia deepen cooperation
POLITICS | 19:24 / 24.06.2025
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Bribery scandal: Man caught offering fake certification help to dozens of teachers
SOCIETY | 19:06 / 24.06.2025
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Gov’t tightens penalties for utility theft and illegal network connections
SOCIETY | 17:59 / 24.06.2025
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Staged crimes in Navoi: Two young women jailed in police-orchestrated cases
SOCIETY | 17:57 / 24.06.2025
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Three arrested over attempt to sell counterfeit $20,000 for $14,000
SOCIETY | 17:26 / 24.06.2025