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In reference to the Ombudsman’s Monitoring, Disciplinary Measures Were Taken Against Six Officers of the Temporary Detention Facility in Andijan
In March 2025, the Regional Representative of the Commissioner of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman) in Andijan region conducted a monitoring visit to the Temporary Detention Facility of the Department of Internal Affairs of Izboskan district. The visit revealed a number of serious shortcomings, including violations of sanitary and hygienic standards, deficiencies in material and technical resources, issues with the sewage system, and instances of forced labor involving certain detainees.

In response, the Ombudsman submitted a formal request to the Andijan Regional Department of Internal Affairs, urging the elimination of the identified violations and the implementation of measures to prevent such cases in the future.

According to the information provided, following the monitoring, a service inspection was conducted, and disciplinary measures were taken against six staff members. One officer was referred to the Disciplinary Council, two were issued official reprimands, and another two received warnings. The head of the facility was dismissed from the internal affairs bodies.

At present, efforts to eliminate the identified deficiencies have been initiated, and the complete resolution of these issues remains under the constant supervision of the Commissioner of the Oliy Majlis for Human Rights (Ombudsman).

Press Service of the Commissioner of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights