Twelve minors left without parental care have been returned to Uzbekistan from Russia, as reported by Podrobno.uz.

The return of the children on August 29, 2026, was organized with the assistance of the Oliy Majlis Commissioner for Children's Rights (Children's Ombudsman) in cooperation with representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Health, and the National Social Protection Agency under the President of Uzbekistan.

The minors arrived in the country via Tashkent International Airport named after Islam Karimov.

All 12 children have been handed over to their close relatives in accordance with established procedures. Further work on the adaptation of the minors in families, protection of their rights and interests, as well as providing them with necessary social assistance and services, will be continued by the 'Inson' social service centers at their places of residence.

Source: podrobno.uz