Uzbekistan's Saida Mirziyoeva Gains New Powers, Fueling Succession Questions
Published on: Friday 21 August 2026
A new law expanding the powers of Uzbekistan’s Presidential Administration has further elevated Saida Mirziyoeva, the president’s daughter, within the country’s political hierarchy. It gives her a role in the Security Council and has fueled fresh speculation about Uzbekistan’s eventual succession.
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