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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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Russian lawmakers propose higher charges for migrant work permits
SOCIETY | 18:50
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Second season of “Open Budget” program kicks off
SOCIETY | 18:49
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Etihad Airways to launch flights to Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 18:47
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Uzbekistan’s mental health index falls below global average
POLITICS | 16:03
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Uzbekistan tightens duty-free import rules starting July 20
POLITICS | 15:47
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Tashkent city prosecutor appointed head of Presidential Administration’s Compliance Service
POLITICS | 13:30
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Gov’t to set new infrastructure standards for all educational institutions
SOCIETY | 13:06
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Government moves to digitize vehicle retrieval process from impound lots
SOCIETY | 12:59
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Applicants protest admission exam content, say law questions were from legal codes, not curriculum
SOCIETY | 12:22
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Bribe scandal in Andijan: Deputy mayor and other officials demanded $600,000 bribe for land, caught taking $150,000
SOCIETY | 12:08
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Tashkent cybercrime group caught after stealing nearly 1 billion UZS from bank cards via Telegram malware
SOCIETY | 10:57
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Wizz Air to suspend flights from Uzbekistan to Abu Dhabi
POLITICS | 09:49