Another abuse case emerges from Uzbekistan’s private preschools

Reports have circulated on social media alleging that a young child was violently assaulted at a kindergarten in Uzbekistan. The Children's Ombudsman has released official information about the incident.

According to the statement, the incident took place on July 16 in the Tashkent region. A teacher at a privately-run family preschool in the city of Almalyk, identified as Q.G., allegedly beat a 2-year-old child, O.M., who was enrolled at the institution. As a result, the child sustained injuries to the left side of the face.

The Almalyk City Department of Internal Affairs is currently conducting a pre-investigation into the case. A forensic medical examination has been ordered to assess the extent of the injuries sustained by the minor.

It is worth recalling that in an earlier case, a teacher at the “Jajji Nihollar” private preschool in Tashkent was accused of torturing a 2-year-old boy over a period of three days, which ultimately led to the child’s death.