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Niginakhon Saida

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Uzbekistan’s Struggle to Regulate Privately Organized Muslim Pilgrimage Tours Continues

Amid growing reports of fraud, poor service, and legal cases involving thousands of stranded pilgrims, Tashkent continues to introduce new regulatory...

26.04.2025 20

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Niginakhon Saida

Why Uzbekistan Continues to Push for Engaging With Afghanistan

Tashkent sees stability in Afghanistan as essential for the security and stability of the broader Central and South Asian region.

15.04.2025 3

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Chess, Culture, and Controversy: Uzbek Grandmaster’s Handshake Refusal Sparks Debate

Islamic practices in Uzbekistan, after enduring seven decades of Soviet-imposed atheism, are now being increasingly adopted by the younger...

04.02.2025 20

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Uzbekistan Moves to Protect Rights of Uzbek Citizens in Russia

The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Russia will expand its staff to include a representative from Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, as stipulated...

17.12.2024 2

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Russia Still a Cold Front for Central Asian Migrants

Do Russian demands for stricter measures against labor migrants mark a shift in Moscow’s relationship with Central Asia?

04.11.2024 2

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A Close Call in Tashkent: Allamjonov Survives Assassination Attempt

Allamjonov stepped down last month from his post in Uzbekistan’s Presidential Administration. A suspect has been arrested but authorities have not...

28.10.2024 5

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Pushed to the Edge: Why Women Kill in Uzbekistan

Women commit far fewer murders than men in Uzbekistan. It’s important to understand who, why, and how they kill.

19.10.2024 10

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Uzbek Politician Alisher Qodirov Takes on Russian Chauvinism and Soviet Legacy

Alisher Qodirov’s outspoken criticism of Russian chauvinism and the Soviet legacy marks a significant shift in Uzbekistan’s political discourse,...

30.09.2024 3

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Niginakhon Saida

Uzbekistan’s Tightrope Between Individual Religious Expression and Secular Governance

As Islamic practices rise in Uzbekistan, authorities do their best to maintain a secular public sphere.

27.08.2024 2

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Niginakhon Saida