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Uzbekistan moves to strengthen penalties for violence against children
A bill submitted to Uzbekistan’s parliament proposes tougher liability for violence against children and stronger mechanisms to protect minors.
Mirziyoyev awards Uzbekistan’s chess Olympiad participants
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has awarded chess players, coaches and officials who took part in the Samarkand Olympiads.
Samarkand Human Rights Forum continues in seven sessions
The Fifth Samarkand Human Rights Forum continued with seven sessions covering social rights, disability rights, gender equality, AI and statelessness.
Saidov discusses Uzbekistan-Russia ties with Russian envoy
Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov met Russian Ambassador Alexey Yerkhov to discuss bilateral ties and upcoming contacts between the two countries.
Tashkent renames Burjar Street as Beijing Street
Tashkent’s Yakkasaray district has renamed Burjar Street as Beijing Street following a decision by the district Council of People’s Deputies.
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The Tashkent City Court said reports that Sanjar Karimov, known as Real Sanjik, was released from the courtroom are untrue.
Tashkent police shut down illegal online gambling platform
Uzbekistan’s Interior Ministry detained 11 members of a group accused of operating an illegal online gambling platform and handling US$4 million.
Uzbek court rules on Li L9, BYD Song traffic accident
A Tashkent court fined the Li L9 driver 6.18 million soums over violations in a widely discussed crash involving a BYD Song.
Uzbekistan’s president outlines education reform priorities
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals on school textbooks, dual education at universities and a Chinese university branch in Khiva.
Samarkand forum discusses national human rights mechanisms
The Fifth Samarkand Human Rights Forum discussed national mechanisms for implementing human rights obligations and monitoring compliance.