узбекистан

CABAR.asia 18.03.24

One of the reasons that influenced the deterioration of the environmental situation in Tashkent, experts believe that the so-called wind rose is not observed during the construction of high-rise buildings.


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Young people in Uzbekistan have not yet formed a conscious, careful attitude to water and water resources – this is the conclusion reached by researchers of the Center for Media Research and Educational Development (Mediadatalab) of Uzbekistan. However, the overwhelming majority – 74.1% or three quarters of the surveyed young people – are ready to use the advice, which they consider rational, in practice.


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Uzbekistan is striving to introduce new technologies for irrigating farmland by providing subsidies and tax incentives to farmers. However, many farmers still use old irrigation methods of watering for fear of failure.


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CABAR.asia 22.12.23

The Central Asian leaders do not necessarily have to amend the Constitution frequently to stay in power, while the sequence of presidents does not mean that the state is a democratic one. (more…)

On October 31, 2023, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a law amending the Criminal Code and the Code of Administrative Responsibility to criminalize the promotion of polygamy and religious marriage (nikah) without official registration with state authorities.


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Jamshid Aramov 23.11.23

The “Russia-Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan Gas Union” stands at a pivotal crossroads, symbolizing a significant shift in Central Asian energy dynamics. Initiated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, this trilateral alliance aims to transport Russian gas to Uzbekistan via Kazakhstan, marking a historical moment as it is the first time Russian gas is pumped toward Central Asia. However, the union faces scrutiny and cautious participation from Uzbekistan, reflecting the complex geopolitical and economic implications of this energy project. This development, arising amidst acute energy challenges in the region, seeks to address immediate needs but also poses long-term geopolitical and economic questions for the involved nations. (more…)

Two high-profile scandals related to mass poisonings of children with medicines in Uzbekistan over the past year indicate a systemic crisis, high level of corruption in pharmacology and lack of control in the supply of medicines.


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Tajik nationals serving sentences on false espionage charges in Uzbek prisons ask for a review of their cases. (more…)

Firdavs Kobilov 03.11.23

Following the leadership transition in 2016, Uzbekistan’s foreign policy has undergone a significant shift towards increased regionalism, with a strong focus on enhancing economic cooperation with Central Asian countries. The new leadership has mended strained bilateral relations through a two-step process: firstly, by addressing sensitive issues such as water resource management and border delimitation and demarcation, which had previously strained relations, and secondly, by emphasising the deepening of economic cooperation in the spheres such as mutual trade, investment, tourism both regionally and bilaterally. This paper discusses Uzbekistan’s regional economic activity with Central Asian countries after the leadership transition.

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Lola Olimova 23.10.23

Over the past three years, dozens of bloggers known for their critical materials have been arrested and sentenced to long prison terms in Uzbekistan. Their arrests testify to the deteriorating situation with freedom of speech in the country.


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