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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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Over 135 billion UZS worth of electricity and gas stolen in June
SOCIETY | 12:26
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Government tightens rules on private university licensing
POLITICS | 12:24
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Internal probe uncovers irregularities at Piskent auto test facility
SOCIETY | 12:22
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Uzbekistan-themed cultural park to be established in Baku
POLITICS | 12:09
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Mirziyoyev praises Aliyev’s leadership and Azerbaijan’s territorial reunification
POLITICS | 21:36 / 02.07.2025
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Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan formalize cooperation with multiple bilateral agreements
POLITICS | 20:21 / 02.07.2025
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Uzbekistan imports over 18,000 cars in early 2025
SOCIETY | 19:43 / 02.07.2025
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Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan to accelerate joint project for electricity export to Europe
POLITICS | 19:10 / 02.07.2025
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Senate to question Cabinet on persistent failures in alimony enforcement
POLITICS | 18:14 / 02.07.2025
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Uzbekistan may join global MBIR nuclear research project by year-end
SOCIETY | 18:12 / 02.07.2025
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Gov’t introduces automatic tax withholding for high-income self-employed drivers and couriers
SOCIETY | 17:34 / 02.07.2025
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World Bank: Uzbekistan needs more exports, less state control to sustain growth
SOCIETY | 17:16 / 02.07.2025