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Uzbek constitutional referendum 2023
![A Fourth Karakalpak Released From Detention in Kazakhstan A Fourth Karakalpak Released From Detention in Kazakhstan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-07-05-124408.jpg)
A Fourth Karakalpak Released From Detention in Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
While the releases in Kazakhstan have been welcomed by the Karakalpak community, it’s clear that a sense of unease remains.
![What Will It Take to Finally Build a ‘New Uzbekistan’? What Will It Take to Finally Build a ‘New Uzbekistan’?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-05-26-202142.jpg)
What Will It Take to Finally Build a ‘New Uzbekistan’?
By Madina Amin
Since 2016, Mirziyoyev’s reforms have often served two purposes: a populist aim paired with an overriding interest in regime security.
![Karakalpakstan’s Sovereignty in Mirziyoyev’s Uzbekistan Karakalpakstan’s Sovereignty in Mirziyoyev’s Uzbekistan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-05-22-124347.jpg)
Karakalpakstan’s Sovereignty in Mirziyoyev’s Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
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.
![Uzbek President Calls for Snap Elections Uzbek President Calls for Snap Elections](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-05-08-130952.jpg)
Uzbek President Calls for Snap Elections
By Catherine Putz
In the wake of the constitutional referendum extending the presidential term from five to seven years, Mirziyoyev called for a new presidential election.
![As Expected, Uzbek Constitutional Referendum Approved As Expected, Uzbek Constitutional Referendum Approved](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-05-01-135503.jpg)
As Expected, Uzbek Constitutional Referendum Approved
By Catherine Putz
With Karimovesque numbers and a lack of open debate or opposition, Mirziyoyev's constitution was approved in Uzbekistan.
![Old Tricks in a New Uzbekistan: Constitutional Reform and Popular Legitimacy Old Tricks in a New Uzbekistan: Constitutional Reform and Popular Legitimacy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-04-10-123312.jpg)
Old Tricks in a New Uzbekistan: Constitutional Reform and Popular Legitimacy
By Akrom Avezov
The referendum may be a way of employing old tricks to extend Mirziyoyev’s rule, but a total reversion to the "old ways" could also prove detrimental to his regime.
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