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The reaction of the Department of Public Education of Kashkadarya region regarding the appeal "Students of Nishanlik school were involved in cotton picking" spread on social networks:

The situation was investigated in detail with the participation of the Department of Public Education of the Kashkadarya Region, the Children's Protection Branch of the Nishon district administration, and law enforcement agencies.

It is known that on October 15, 2022, the head of the 109th detachment S.N. 80 pickers under the leadership of "Uch Botir" farm in Nishon district "Oydin" neighborhood took part in harvesting.

On this day, around 15.00, the picker D.E. due to the change in his health, his condition worsened and he called his family members and asked them to deliver the medicines "Sitramon" and "Erinit", which he had been taking constantly.

U.N., the minor child of D.E., a collector of necessary medicines. (2009) brought to the field and provided assistance.

Also, at the request of picker Z.J., his minor child O.N. (2007) supplied the necessary products.

In learning, the minor U.N. (2009) in the 7th grade of a specialized school in the Nishan district and a minor O.N. (2007) belongs to the Department of Public Education of Nishan District

It was determined that he was studying in the 9th grade of the general education school No. 18 and fully participated in the lessons until 12:30 on October 15, 2022.

In the additional photo published on the networks, it was found that 2 minor grandchildren of the head of the farm A.E. came to the field together with family members (they were not involved in cotton picking).

We remind you that the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers dated 10.05.2018 No. 349 "On additional measures to eliminate forced labor in the Republic of Uzbekistan" allows the heads of state and economic management bodies to appoint citizens, including , strict control over the execution of tasks to prevent and put an end to cases of involving employees of educational, healthcare institutions, other budget organizations, pupils and students of educational institutions in forced labor, including seasonal agricultural work and control activities are being carried out continuously.

According to the conclusion of the study, we inform you that the circumstances in the article published on social networks under the title "Target school students were involved in cotton picking" were not confirmed.

In addition, on September 24 of this year, Kashkadarya regional prosecutor S. said that the heads of responsible offices and responsible employees have been officially warned to prevent violations of the law, and that all responsible organizations are constantly promoting and explaining. In Samadov's address to the residents of the region, "...any form of forced labor and child labor is prohibited in our laws, and administrative and criminal liability measures have been strengthened for this...", "...If, in any way, you engage in forced labor, including In case of involvement in cotton harvesting, call the hotline number 75-228-1007 of the regional prosecutor's office, all personal information is guaranteed to be kept secret... and we inform you that this appeal addressed to the residents of the region has been widely distributed on social networks.

(We remind you that the information given in the official report was prepared based on the results of studies with the participation of the Prosecutor's Office and representatives of relevant official organizations).

Information service of the Department of Public Education of Kashkadarya Region