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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.
SOCIETY
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.
SOCIETY
“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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Uzbekistan and Afghanistan strengthen dialogue on law enforcement and stability
POLITICS | 12:54
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Foreign currency sales by citizens exceed purchases by $3.7 billion – CB
SOCIETY | 12:46
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Gold smuggler detained at Fergana border post with UZS 5.2 billion in valuables
SOCIETY | 12:12
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Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan agree to develop new railway corridor
POLITICS | 12:04
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Murod Nazarov calls for legalizing tree-cutting for developers, MP rejects proposal
SOCIETY | 11:56
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Uzbek national recruited by Wagner convicted upon return
SOCIETY | 11:47
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Remittances to Uzbekistan grow 27% amid strong labor demand abroad
SOCIETY | 21:09 / 17.07.2025
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British MPs form new group to strengthen ties with Central Asia
POLITICS | 21:06 / 17.07.2025
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Government approves one-time financial support for released prisoners
SOCIETY | 21:02 / 17.07.2025
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Fayzullaev may join İstanbul Başakşehir in €7 million move
SPORT | 16:31 / 17.07.2025
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Cargo transport demand from Uzbekistan nearly doubles in Q2
BUSINESS | 16:28 / 17.07.2025
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Rogun hydropower plant to supply electricity to Uzbekistan during peak demand
POLITICS | 16:23 / 17.07.2025