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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.
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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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Annual inflation slows in Uzbekistan despite utility tariff increases
SOCIETY | 17:31
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Shokhrukh Aminov becomes prosecutor of Karakalpakstan
POLITICS | 17:23
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Aeroflot resumes direct flights between Moscow and Samarkand
SOCIETY | 16:35
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Denmark’s new ambassador to Uzbekistan presents credentials to FM Saidov
POLITICS | 16:09
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Tashkent faces frequent power cuts, senator demands explanation from Energy Minister
POLITICS | 16:08
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Malaysia’s AirAsia to launch direct flights to Tashkent
TOURISM | 15:17
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Uzbekistan toughens penalties for disobeying police and National Guard orders
SOCIETY | 14:53
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Supreme Court: 95% of detention requests approved by investigative judges in H1
SOCIETY | 12:37
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Several factories shut down in Navoi for violating pollution standards, Navoiyazot and others face penalties
SOCIETY | 12:13
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Farmers granted full control over crop selection and land data reporting
SOCIETY | 11:40
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Ezozkhon Karimova appointed as Minister of Preschool and School Education
SOCIETY | 11:10
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Bishkek and Tashkent prepare for Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s state visit to Kyrgyzstan
POLITICS | 19:58 / 31.07.2025