Uzbek Justice Minister Ruslanbek Davletov has been appointed to the newly created position of adviser to the president on social and political developments. The Uzbek presidential press service said on November 15 that Davletov has been relieved of his ministerial post due to the appointment. The 42-year-old Davletov, who served as justice minister for five years, has been known as a pro-reform official. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Uzbek Service, click here. To read Uzbek presidential press service's statement, click here.
Uzbek Justice Minister To Become Presidential Adviser
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