22.09.2022
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Officers of the detention center, where a citizen of Uzbekistan died, were arrested

Upon the death of Abdurazzak Kadyrov in the temporary detention center in Ferghana region, the Head of the isolator and the prison guard were arrested. Recall that on September 11, the deceased Kadyrov was convicted of disorderly conduct and received 10 days of arrest. Eight days later, he was brought home with numerous injuries and […]

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In Uzbekistan, pressure on journalists intensifies

Journalist Mahmud Rajabov and his associates received prison sentences and fines. Meanwhile, in Tashkent, an official, who threatened reporters, bowed out. Law enforcement authorities of Khorezm region could not peacefully suppress the action of journalist Mahmud Rajabov. In a recent publication, ACCA reported that relatives and friends of opposition journalist Mahmud Rajabov decided to walk […]

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Expert: Religious extremism is a crime covered by scripture

In Kazakhstan, within the framework of the State program on combating religious extremism and terrorism for 2018-2022, awareness-raising round tables for students are held throughout the country. The emphasis on youth is not accidental, since it is young people who most often fall into the network of destructive movements. In addition, the level of religiosity […]

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Chairman of the Supreme Court of Kazakhstan was accused of lobbying interests of billionaire Idrisov

In the judicial system of Kazakhstan, a scandal flared up over the name of the Chairman of the Supreme Court Zhakip Asanov. It is noteworthy that it was not a simple citizen of the country who came into confrontation with him, but the judge Bakhyt Kaseinov, the Chairman of the judicial board for civil cases […]

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In Kazakhstan, newspaper editor was convicted again

For the third time during last four years, the civil activist, editor of the newspaper “Saryagash info” Amangeldy Batyrbekov from Turkestan oblast was convicted. According to the International Foundation for the Protection of Freedom of Speech “Adil Soz”, on September 23, the Saryagash district court sentenced Batyrbekov (left on the photo) to 2 years and […]

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In Kyrgyzstan, Financial police officer was arrested for bribe

In the case of extortion of a bribe, the deputy chief of the operational department of the State Service for Combating Economic Crimes was arrested. This was reported by Sputnik news agency with reference to the Pervomaisky city court. According to preliminary information, the Financial police officer received bribes for covering up smuggling. It was […]

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Former chairman of the State Security Service of Uzbekistan was sentenced to 18 years

On September 27, the Military Court of Uzbekistan announced a guilty verdict against the former chairman of the State Security Service (SSS) of the Republic of Uzbekistan Ikhtiyor Abdullaev and members of his criminal community. By the court verdict, Ikhtiyor Abdullaev was found guilty of organizing a criminal community, receiving bribes, entering into transactions contrary […]

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In Kazakhstan, 12 new corrupt officials were revealed

In Kazakhstan, it seems, they have seriously started the fight against corruption. Every day the Anti-Corruption Service reports on one more detention or conviction of dishonest officials. In just the past 2 days, corruption fighters have reported 12 new facts of suppression of bribery. So, on September 24, two high-ranking officers of the regional police […]

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Doctors in Uzbekistan earn money on sick prisoners

Sick women (prisoners in Uzbekistan) are experiencing serious problems in accessing medical care. Monitoring conducted by human rights activist Tatyana Dovlatova revealed a high level of corruption in the hospital of Zangiata district of Tashkent region, where patients come from the nearest penitentiary institutions. Prisoner Rano Mavlyanova has not received full care for eight months. […]

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