An investigation is ongoing into a tourist minibus accident on the island of Phuket, Thailand, which resulted in the death of an Uzbek citizen and injuries to four other Uzbek nationals. Among the victims are also eight Russians, two of whom are in serious condition. Under Thai law, the driver of the minibus could face up to 10 years in prison.
During the month of Ramadan, mosques become hubs of prayer and community life, where cleanliness and order are paramount. At the Ermuhammadboy Mosque, located in the Avval township of Fergana District and boasting over a century of history, 38-year-old Avazbek Ismoilov has served as a guard and cleaner for 14 years. He stays at the mosque day and night, laboring to maintain its tidiness, while occasionally earning extra income by driving a taxi in his neighborhood during free time.
In the Bukhara region, a group consisting of a Turkish citizen and three Uzbek accomplices was apprehended while attempting to traffic a young female student abroad. According to reports from the “Ovoza” information program, the group members had deceived the first-year university student with plans to send her to Istanbul, Turkey, for the purpose of sexual exploitation.
In the Samarkand Region of Uzbekistan, a 'Theater Week' has been announced to coincide with the Navruz holiday celebrations, running from March 21 to March 27. During this event, residents and visitors will have the opportunity to attend performances by several theaters free of charge, aimed at enhancing cultural engagement during the festive period.
The city of Yangiyabad in the Tashkent region, officially included in Uzbekistan's list of priority tourist centers, is undergoing large-scale reconstruction, but the ongoing construction work is facing serious criticism from architects. Experts warn that behind the active facade work lie systemic miscalculations that threaten the city's unique architectural code.
In the city of Karshi, Kashkadarya region, law enforcement officers have arrested a 25-year-old man who was wanted and had been hiding by disguising himself in women's clothing. The incident was reported on March 14 by the Regional Department of Internal Affairs. The suspect is accused under Articles 228 and 168 of the Criminal Code, which cover document forgery and fraud, respectively.
Traditional views on gender roles in Uzbekistan continue to pose a significant barrier to economic and social equality for women. 77% of the country's population believe that women should work less and devote more time to household duties. These figures were presented on March 6 at the Women in Power forum by Zelixa Unaldi, head of the UN Women representation in Uzbekistan.
The Mirzachul District Court for Criminal Cases has issued a verdict in the high-profile case concerning the death of a one-and-a-half-year-old girl at the private kindergarten "Mehrli Yulduz" in October 2025 and related financial fraud. The trial revealed that the institution's director grossly violated regulations by admitting the child, who was under 2 years old at the time, despite legal restrictions prohibiting children under 3 from being enrolled in "small groups," and did so without any documents or medical certificates.
The Criminal Court of Mirzachul District has reviewed a criminal case initiated following a tragedy at the private kindergarten "Mehrli Yulduz" – the death of a child who drowned in a swimming pool. According to the verdict issued on March 17, as reported by Kun.uz, the kindergarten head Mavluda Yakubova and teacher Zilola Abilqosimova have been sentenced to restriction of freedom.
A shocking incident in the Fergana region has resulted in a 38-year-old man being sentenced to 3 years in prison for biting off part of a market inspector's ear. According to the verdict of the Furkat District Court dated March 13, 2026, Kh.I. was found guilty under clauses "b, e" of Part 2 of Article 104 of the Criminal Code (Intentional Infliction of Grave Bodily Harm). During the trial, the defendant partially admitted guilt, claiming the conflict arose because the inspector was moving a cart where his mother sold samsa.
In the Turkish city of Izmir, a 22-year-old Uzbek citizen, Sevdora Hakimjanova, fell from the fourth floor of an apartment building where she resided and sustained severe injuries. The Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Istanbul officially reported the incident. She is currently receiving treatment at a state hospital, with doctors assessing her condition as critical.
On September 14, 2021, in the Pskent district of the Tashkent region, traffic police officer Dilmurod Urmanov was killed while on duty after being hit by a drunk driver. Urmanov had stepped onto the road to stop a speeding vehicle, but the intoxicated driver, Shokhrukh Abdurasulov, struck him without slowing down, resulting in the 29-year-old officer's immediate death. The driver was convicted under Articles 266 and 117 of the Criminal Code and sentenced to 5 years in prison, but was released after only 1 year and 2 months.