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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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Senate approves law mandating medical screening for citizens who spend over 90 days abroad
POLITICS | 19:38
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Manchester City plans to retain Abdukodir Khusanov for next season
SPORT | 19:29
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Two top officials resign from PGO’s Economic Crimes Department
POLITICS | 19:24
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Tashkent East Airport to open in September for business charter flights
SOCIETY | 18:15
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Uzbekistan considers broader visa-free access under 2040 tourism strategy
TOURISM | 17:53
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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