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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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UN labels Gulnara Karimova’s detention unlawful, Uzbekistan disputes allegations
POLITICS | 21:53 / 09.07.2025
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Speeding fines and traffic penalties to be toughened under new rules
POLITICS | 18:59 / 09.07.2025
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Uzbekistan launches national program to improve road safety and reduce fatalities
SOCIETY | 17:24 / 09.07.2025
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Authorities bust criminal gang extorting money at Tashkent’s Farhod auto market
SOCIETY | 17:22 / 09.07.2025
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President Mirziyoyev calls for urgent reforms as road accident statistics remain alarming in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 17:12 / 09.07.2025
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Government to gradually end heating and hot water subsidies by 2030
SOCIETY | 17:11 / 09.07.2025
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Fallen officer posthumously awarded “Jasorat” medal in Andijan
SOCIETY | 16:48 / 09.07.2025
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President Mirziyoyev discusses strategic energy cooperation with Gazprom Neft CEO
POLITICS | 16:12 / 09.07.2025
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Uzbekistan joins FAO Council for 2028–2029, gains voice in global food security
SOCIETY | 16:10 / 09.07.2025
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Andijan region launches $140M waste-to-energy facility construction
SOCIETY | 15:26 / 09.07.2025
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Cybercrime rate rising in Uzbekistan
POLITICS | 15:15 / 09.07.2025
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Billions lost and equipment stolen at UzTest: Testing lab faces major accountability crisis
SOCIETY | 15:08 / 09.07.2025