Uzbek Constitution

While the releases in Kazakhstan have been welcomed by the Karakalpak community, it’s clear that a sense of unease remains. 

Karakalpakstan has a constitutional right to secede from Uzbekistan via referendum, but calling for such a vote results in immense pressure and often prison terms.

In the wake of the constitutional referendum extending the presidential term from five to seven years, Mirziyoyev called for a new presidential election.

With Karimovesque numbers and a lack of open debate or opposition, Mirziyoyev's constitution was approved in Uzbekistan.

There’s still no date for the referendum, but it’s clear Uzbekistan’s government is gearing up to push forward its desired constitutional update. 

In a Constitution Day speech, President Mirziyoyev outlined nine proposals for amending the country’s constitution.