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Samarkand Man Jailed for 10 Years for Attempted Rape

Updated July 24, 2026

In the city of Samarkand, a 20-year-old man was found guilty of attempted rape of a 13-year-old girl and sentenced to 10 years in prison. The trial was held behind closed doors, and the defendant's sentence was imposed. Journalists did not attend the trial to protect the girl.