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A 17-year-old Uzbekistani taken to Turkey under the pretext of studying was returned home after suffering violence

A 17-year-old citizen of Uzbekistan, who was taken to Turkey under the pretext of studying, contacted the Consulate General in Istanbul, reporting that she faced forced marriage, physical violence, and forced labor. She was provided with legal assistance and returned to Uzbekistan.

A 17-year-old Uzbekistani taken to Turkey to study has been returned to the homeland following violence

According to the Migration Agency, the Consulate General, with the involvement of lawyers, provided consular and legal assistance to the underage compatriot. All expenses related to his return to Uzbekistan were covered by the Migration Fund.

Currently, issues regarding his safety, as well as his social, legal, and psychological protection, have been taken under the control of the relevant organizations.

The Agency has called on citizens who face violence, forced labor, humiliation, or severe financial difficulties abroad to reach out for assistance.

In such situations, citizens can contact the foreign representative offices of the Migration Agency, as well as the diplomatic missions and consular posts of Uzbekistan.

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