Uzbeks vote on reforms to strengthen president ...Middle East

TASHKENT: Uzbekistan votes Sunday in a constitutional referendum that could allow President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to remain in power until 2040.Authorities say the overhaul of the constitution will improve governance and quality of life in the Central Asian country of 35 million people, whose rights have long been heavily restricted.But it is Mirziyoyev who is expected to benefit most in the majority-Muslim country, say political observers.One of the main reforms is expected to be extending presidential terms from five to seven years; and allow the 65-year-old Mirziyoyev to serve two more terms and extend his time in power until 2040.There is little doubt the amendments will be adopted in a cou

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