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The United States imposes sanctions on Uzbek citizen Azizjon Mamashoyev and his associated company Advance Security Solutions

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U.S. Department of the Treasury

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury added Uzbek citizen Azizjon Makhmudovich Mamashoyev and his associated company Advance Security Solutions to its sanctions list on February 24, 2026. The update was published on the agency’s official website. Inclusion in the sanctions list According to OFAC, 39-year-old Tashkent resident …

Tashkent opens criminal case against head of Demokrat.uz and blogger

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Fazlidinkhon Mekhmonov, head of Demokrat.uz, and blogger Aziz Goipnazarov

A criminal case has been opened in Tashkent against Fazlidinkhon Mekhmonov, head of Demokrat.uz, and blogger Aziz Goipnazarov. Investigators claim they demanded $50,000 from the owner of a car dealership in exchange for removing a compromising video. Mekhmonov was detained while receiving part of the money. According to the outlet, Demokrat.uz was registered as a …

Mirziyoyev visits Pakistan’s GIDS defence company and discusses military cooperation

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Shavkat Mirziyoyev inspects GIDS military equipment in Pakistan

During an official visit to Pakistan on February 5, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the headquarters of Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) in Islamabad and held a meeting with Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. According to reports, the sides discussed key issues related …

“Uzbek” in Jeffrey Epstein’s correspondence: message excerpts from 2010–2017

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Jeffrey Epstein

In the published body of emails and messages related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, women identified as “Uzbek” appear repeatedly. The correspondence also mentions Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Uzbek visas, an Uzbek phone number, and visa restrictions for young unmarried women from the country. The documents consist of fragments of correspondence seized during the investigation and released …

Qonun doirasida staff detained in Uzbekistan

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The head of the Qonun doirasida project, Furkat Ruzmetov, and editorial staff member Azamat Avezov have been taken into custody in Urgench

The head of the Qonun doirasida project (“Within the law”) Furkat Ruzmetov and editorial staff member Azamat Avezov have been taken into custody in Urgench, the Department of Internal Affairs of Khorezm Region reported. They are suspected of defamation, extortion, and a number of other crimes. Ruzmetov is 45 years old, Avezov is 33. Both …

Mirziyoyev signed the Board of Peace charter in Davos

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Shavkat Mirziyoyev signs the Board of Peace charter in Davos. Donald Trump sits beside him

On January 22, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the ceremony for signing the Board of Peace charter in Davos, Switzerland. The ceremony was initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum. Uzbekistan became one of the founding member states of the new structure. On January 22, President of Uzbekistan …

Mirziyoyev flies to Switzerland to sign the Board of Peace charter

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Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev departed to Switzerland on January 21 to sign the charter of the Board of Peace in Davos

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev flew on a working visit to Switzerland on January 21 at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump. The purpose of the trip is to participate in the ceremony for signing the charter of the Board of Peace, which is scheduled to take place in Davos. The establishment of the …

How the population and agricultural census is being conducted in Uzbekistan

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The President of Uzbekistan is being briefed on the population and agricultural census being carried out in the country

Information on the progress of efforts to organize and conduct the population and agricultural census in Uzbekistan was presented to Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the presidential press service reported on January 19. The materials presented noted that the census is viewed as a tool for scientifically grounded planning of demographic processes, assessment of labor resources, and development …

Uzbekistan’s Interior Ministry accuses Taftish.uz staff of extortion and fraud

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Screenshot from the official video of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan on Taftish.uz

On January 17, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan published a detailed official statement accusing a group of individuals linked to the online outlet Taftish.uz of systematic criminal activity. The ministry claims that, under the guise of journalistic work, the individuals engaged in extortion, fraud, and the dissemination of defamatory materials, and that the …