Uzbekistan Senate Mandates Improvement in Press Freedom Index Ranking

The Senate of Uzbekistan's Oliy Majlis has tasked relevant bodies with improving the country's position in the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Index. The Senate expressed concern over a 14-place decline in the ranking since 2024, despite reforms initiated in 2016-2017. Factors contributing to the decline include the insufficient development of independent private television networks and high state control over media.

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