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Madina Amin

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Uzbek Cleric Mubashshir Ahmad Sentenced After Extradition from Turkiye

With only a two-and-a-half year prison sentence, the harsher punishment seems to be the closure of his entire platform aimed at religious discussions.

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Madina Amin

Uzbekistan Moves to Silence Prominent Religious Scholar 

The high-profile case of Mubashshir Ahmad underscores the Uzbek authorities’ growing scrutiny of religious leaders and online platforms.

23.08.2025 5

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Madina Amin

Uzbekistan’s People’s Democratic Party Declares Itself an Opposition Force

With another state-managed opposition, Uzbekistan’s political landscape remains tightly controlled, with real opposition forces systematically...

21.05.2025 10

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Madina Amin

Why Is Prominent Uzbek Imam Mubashshir Ahmad Wanted by Authorities?

Initial reports suggested the popular figure was wanted on serious charges, but his lawyer refuted that claim.

23.02.2025 10

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Madina Amin