Uzbeks approve constitutional reform

RUSSIA / FSU POLITICS - In Brief 01 May 2023 by Alex Teddy
On May 1 the result of the vote was announced. Officials say that the amendments were approved by 90%. That is no surprise in a country where international observers say there has never been a free election. Observers say there was a lack of transparency about ballot counting, and the media is controlled. Nonetheless they said it was the fairest vote the country has ever held. The changes will supposedly ameliorate the government's functioning. The government organized many public meetings and concerts to promote a "Yes" vote in the referendum. Despite this, the public seemed to be apathetic. The result was a foregone conclusion. There was no campaign for a "No" vote. President Mirziyoyev is in the second of his two terms allowed under the constitution. Now, the constitution has been amended to allow him two more terms, and this time of 7 years, not 5 years apiece. This is similar to what Putin did.  Mirziyoyev could in principle continue in office until 2040. He has removed some of his predecessor's appointees and is less oppressive than Karimov was. Forced labor on cotton fields has ended. The referendum has abolished the death penalty and increased the presumption of innocence.

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