December 14 marked the 34th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of State Sovereignty by the parliament of Karakalpakstan, which effectively declared independence. However, this declaration never materialized into full independence. In 1993, an interstate agreement was signed with the Republic of Uzbekistan, under which Karakalpakstan became part of Uzbekistan as an autonomous republic, […]
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Uzbekistan plans to introduce criminal liability for training aimed at organizing mass riots and their financing. On December 11, the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis approved the corresponding bill in its first reading, developed with consideration of the experiences of Russia and Belarus. Amendments to Article 244 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan expand
In a special episode of the Majlis podcast, leading experts on human rights and gender-based violence (GBV) in Central Asia came together to discuss the region’s persistent challenges in combating GBV. The discussion coincided with the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, which began on November 25. Hosted by Bruce Pannier, the
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On December 5, 2024, Svetlana Dzardanova, a human rights and corruption researcher at Freedom for Eurasia, participated in an event held at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. Organized by the Central Asian Alliance to End Gender-Based Violence (CA Alliance) in partnership with
On Anti-Corruption Day (IACD), observed annually on December 9, we emphasize the importance of addressing corruption in our societies. This day commemorates the adoption of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in 2003. Corruption remains a significant barrier to development, democracy, and good governance. With 190 countries, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan
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On November 15, 2023, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed amendments to Uzbekistan’s law “On the legal status of foreign nationals and stateless persons”. These changes, specifically to Articles 29(1) and 35(1), aim to enhance state security and sovereignty through the inclusion of foreign individuals who engage in public actions or calls that oppose the state’s interests
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