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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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Gov’t tightens penalties for utility theft and illegal network connections
SOCIETY | 17:59
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Staged crimes in Navoi: Two young women jailed in police-orchestrated cases
SOCIETY | 17:57
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Three arrested over attempt to sell counterfeit $20,000 for $14,000
SOCIETY | 17:26
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Furqat district official passes away following health complications at government meeting
SOCIETY | 16:33
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Russia to tighten language requirements for migrants
SOCIETY | 16:17
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Health Ministry vows reform after major price discrepancies found in clinics
POLITICS | 15:54
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Seven metro stations in Tashkent to close for maintenance starting June 28
SOCIETY | 15:26
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Uzbekistan braces for increased transport costs as global situation worsens
SOCIETY | 15:16
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Uzbekistan to launch 16 green power plants by year-end
BUSINESS | 14:29
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Competition Committee targets unfair sales practices, aims to end fake discounts and price manipulation
POLITICS | 12:15
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev departs for Mongolia
POLITICS | 11:19
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Andijan court jails labor migrant for joining Russian armed forces
SOCIETY | 10:13