Kyrgyz constitution

New version of Kyrgyz constitution signed

New version of Kyrgyz constitution signed

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on Wednesday signed a new version of the country’s constitution, approved in a nationwide referendum on April 11. The ceremony was broadcast live by the country’s TV channels. …

Kyrgyzstan approves constitution boosting president's power

Kyrgyzstan approves constitution boosting president's power

Kyrgyzstan’s national elections commission says voters have overwhelmingly approved a new constitution that substantially increases the president’s powers. The commission said results from 90% of the polling places showed …

Constitutional referendum underway in Kyrgyzstan

Constitutional referendum underway in Kyrgyzstan

Voters in Kyrgyzstan are taking to the polls to cast their ballots in a referendum on whether to make amendments to the constitution of the ex-Soviet Central Asian country. Polls opened at 08:00 local time (0200 GMT) on Sunday and will close …