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List of wild animals prohibited for private ownership approved
The government of Uzbekistan approved the list of wild animals banned from private ownership. The new regulations also prohibit the use of wild animals in circuses and performances. Animals currently in private or circus ownership must be transferred to zoos and wildlife sanctuaries during 2025.
Tashkent — New York flight interrupted twice — due to passenger’s health and premature labor
Uzbekistan Airways flight HY101 from Tashkent to New York was interrupted twice. Initially, the plane returned to Tashkent due to a passenger’s health issues. Later, it made an unscheduled landing in Canada after a passenger went into premature labor.
Another citizen of Uzbekistan sentenced to 5 years for participating in Russia’s war against Ukraine
A court in Fergana region sentenced a 51-year-old man to 5 years in prison for participating in the war in Ukraine on Russia’s side. The man said his lawyer had advised him to sign a contract with Russian military. He reportedly suffered injuries from a shell explosion caused by a drone.
Four suspects detained in shooting of former Presidential Administration official’s car
General Prosecutor’s Office said four suspects linked to the shooting at the car of Komil Allamjonov, former Presidential Administration official, had been detained.
Shots fired at former high-ranking official’s car near Tashkent, he and driver unhurt
Two unidentified men shot several times at a Range Rover near Tashkent, with Komil Allamjonov, former official at the Presidents Administration, in the car. He and the driver were not injured. A search for the suspects is underway.
Liability for domestic violence against children introduced in Uzbekistan
Children in Uzbekistan are now protected against domestic violence (physical abuse) under the Criminal Code and Code of Administrative Offenses. Previously, they were not listed as possible victims of domestic violence.
Termez Youth Hub launched by UNDP to empower youth in Surkhandarya region
Termez Youth Hub was launched by United Nations Development Program as part of a project funded by the government of Japan.
“We will propose it to next parliament” — head of AIMC on liability for interfering with journalists' work
Administrative liability is set to be introduced for interfering with journalists' work, with investigative authority for such cases proposed to be handed over to Agency of information and mass communications.
Three people, including two Russian citizens, found dead in Tashkent hotel
Three people, including two Russian citizens — journalist Inessa Papernaya and her friend — along with a citizen of Uzbekistan, were discovered dead in two rooms in a hotel in Tashkent. The initial diagnosis points to poisoning of unknown origin.
Citizen of Uzbekistan gets 3 years in prison for taking part in Russia’s war against Ukraine
A 56-year-old resident of Samarkand region who was in Russia to earn money was recruited to the Russian armed forces and participated in the war against Ukraine. A court in Uzbekistan sentenced him to three years in prison.
Interior Ministry says parents of “quadrobers” will be fined
Interior Ministry of Uzbekistan said that children’s involvement in the “quadrobics subculture” will be classified as parental neglect, following two incidents in Tashkent. The ministry added that psychological examinations of affected children may be required if necessary.
Building climate resilience: power of effective communication and community preparedness
Advanced technologies have transformed early warning systems, but it is the human element — education, awareness and culture of preparedness — that is the foundation of true resilience, Akiko Fujii, UNDP resident representative, writes in her op-ed on International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction.
USAID delivers food aid to Uzbekistan valued at $435,000
The US through its Agency for International Development delivered 131 tons of food aid to Uzbekistan valued at over $435,000. Since 2010, USAID’s International Food Relief Partnership program has sent 1,560 tons of food aid to Uzbekistan, worth approximately $4.5 million.
Uzbekistan strengthens measures to prevent spread of Marburg virus
Uzbekistan has strengthened measures and increased readiness of sanitary checkpoints to prevent the spread of the Marburg virus in the country, the Sanitary and Epidemiological Committee said. “There is no reason for serious concern for citizens of Uzbekistan,” the body assured.
Tashkent mosaics campaign wins prizes at two international festivals
A campaign for cleaning mosaics on Tashkent’s buildings from advertising banners won two international festivals — Georgia’s AdBlackSea and Kazakhstan’s Red Jolbors.
Sustainable solutions for Aral Sea Basin discussed at ICARDA event in Tashkent
The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas held a workshop in Tashkent to discuss sustainable solutions for tackling complex issues related to the Aral Sea Basin.
Uzbekistan Airways flight from Tel Aviv delayed for two hours because of missile attack from Iran
Uzbekistan Airways flight from Tel Aviv to Tashkent via Samarkand was delayed due to a missile attack to Israel from Iran. The plane arrived safely in Uzbekistan with a delay of approximately two hours.
Strong fire engulfs buildings at Tashkent Agrarian University campus, no casualties reported
Strong fire broke out Monday evening at Tashkent State Agrarian University campus, which hosts a number of state bodies, international organizations and a private university. No casualties have been reported. Gazeta.uz correspondents visited the scene. Photos.
Op-Ed: From legislation to action. A call for Uzbekistan to make national pledge that operationalizes law on protection of children from violence
The upcoming Global Conference on Ending Violence Against Children presents an ideal moment to reinforce Uzbekistan’s national commitment in this area and to turn progressive laws into realities. An op-ed by Antonia Luedeke, chief of Child Protection at UNICEF Uzbekistan.
Olympic champion Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev fined for driving at 110 km/h in central Tashkent
Olympic boxing champion Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev posted a video on Instagram where he accelerates to 110 km/h driving a Tahoe marked “President's present” in central Tashkent. He police said nobody is above law and fined him. The public condemned his actions.
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