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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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Publishing industry in Uzbekistan sees surge as tax breaks and investments roll in
SOCIETY | 16:35
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Uzbekistan seeks role for local firms in China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway project
POLITICS | 16:33
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Uzbekistan’s meat imports jump by over 60% in first half of 2025
SOCIETY | 16:31
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Greener, smarter, more livable: How Tashkent will change over the next 20 years
POLITICS | 16:03
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All unauthorized road restrictions across Uzbekistan to be removed
POLITICS | 15:56
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District governor in Jizzakh caught taking bribe
POLITICS | 15:54
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Medical hotline sees 8% surge in emergency calls
SOCIETY | 13:45
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Russia aims to advance promotion of Russian language abroad, including in Uzbekistan
POLITICS | 12:07
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Lithuania extradites fraud suspect to Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 11:30
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Uzbekistan boosts fruit exports by 43%, reaching $368 million in six months
BUSINESS | 10:44
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Investors vs. homeowners: Economist defends property owners as Deputy Minister blames residents for renovation delays
SOCIETY | 08:15
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UN labels Gulnara Karimova’s detention unlawful, Uzbekistan disputes allegations
POLITICS | 21:53 / 09.07.2025