The rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association continued to be unduly restricted. Civil society activists, opposition supporters, human rights defenders, journalists and bloggers critical of the authorities faced intimidation, harassment, arrest and prosecution on politically motivated charges. There was still no accountability for the majority of serious human rights violations committed during the January 2022 protests. Violence against women and girls remained widespread, despite legislation re-establishing criminal sanctions for domestic violence. Authorities continued to discriminate against LGBTI people. Activists from Uzbekistan were at risk of forcible return. Climate action policies fell short of national commitments.
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