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Over 2,200 people killed in traffic accidents in Uzbekistan in 2024
In 2024, 9,364 traffic accidents were officially registered in Uzbekistan, resulting in 8,901 injuries and 2,203 fatalities.
Tanzila Narbayeva re-elected as chairperson of Senate of Uzbekistan
Tanzila Narbayeva was re-elected as chairperson of Uzbekistan’s Senate for the third term. She has led the upper house since 2019. Sodiq Safoyev was re-elected as first deputy chairperson, and Amanbay Orynbaev as deputy chairperson of the Senate.
President of Uzbekistan appoints 9 senators
President of Uzbekistan appointed 9 senators in addition to the 56 elected ones. Six of them had been appointed by the head of the state after the previous (2019) parliamentary elections.
Senate approves agreement on protection of classified information between Uzbekistan and China
Senate of Uzbekistan approved the law on ratification of the intergovernmental agreement with China on mutual protection of classified information, signed last May during the president’s visit to China.
Senate approves amendments strengthening protection from domestic violence against children
The Senate of Uzbekistan approved amendments to laws introducing liability for domestic violence against children.The law was drafted based on the World Bank recommendations.
Senators approve law on recognition of foreign citizens as “undesirable”
Senate approved amendments to laws on recognizing foreign citizens as “undesirable” in Uzbekistan. This may be caused by their statements or actions that are found to be threatening country’s sovereignty, integrity and security, inciting enmity or humiliating people’s honor, dignity or history.
Senate approves liability for unlawful involvement of children in religious education
The Senate approved a law making parents responsible for involving their children in illegal religious education. Senator Farakhat Sadullayeva said that children who are involved in hujra are not only at risk of radicalization, but often become victims of physical, psychological and sexual abuse.
Senate chairperson attends 68th session of UN Commission in NYC on Status of Women
Senate Chairperson Tanzila Narbayeva is attending the 68th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York City. The agenda covers acceleration of gender equality as well as women and girls empowerment.
Head of Senate explains delay in signing law “On Conflict of Interests” into effect
In June 2023, Senate passed the law “On Conflict of Interest”, forwarding it to the president of Uzbekistan. Despite the 30-day window for the president to sign or return the document, a decision is pending. Head of the Senate Tanzila Narbayeva revealed ongoing examination of the law by AP experts.
Chairperson of Senate: ‘Uzbekistan will never be anyone’s colony
Uzbekistan “will never be anyone’s colony,” head of Senate Tanzila Narbayeva stated at a meeting with young people in Tashkent.
Senate approves transition to mixed electoral system in Uzbekistan
Senators of Uzbekistan approved a constitutional law on the transition to a mixed system of election of the deputies. In addition, MPs no longer need to gain more than half of the votes to be elected. Earlier, only one MP opposed the bill due to the lack of independent candidates.
Senate approves amendments to law on state flag
Uzbekistan’s Senate approved amendments to the law on the state flag. The changes expand the use of the national flag and authorize its use by individuals and legal entities representing Uzbekistan at official international events. Restrictions on disrespectful treatment of the flag were added.
The Senate approves ratification of Uzbek-Kazakh border demarcation treaty
The Senate of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan approved a law ratifying an agreement between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan on the demarcation of their shared border.
CBU chief highlights decrease in dollarization of deposits
The Chairman of the Central Bank of Uzbekistan said that bank deposits in foreign currency decreased by 9% in 2022. The bank attributed the decrease in dollarization to the geopolitical situation, the attractiveness of soum interest rates and the stability of the exchange rate.
Uzbekistan’s Electoral Code amended with early election articles
Uzbekistan enacted a constitutional law that allows the President and Parliament to call early elections for the head of state and the legislative bodies. The law stipulates that when the President appoints early presidential elections, they must be held within two months.
“They will be in jail from call to call.” Senator on the abolition of parole for fraud
In Uzbekistan, those convicted of fraud by stealing billions from people or the government serve only a third of their sentence, are released and continue spending the “stashed money,” Senator Shukhrat Chulliyev said. Under the new amendments, they will now “serve from call to call,” he said.
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