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Uzbekistan’s new constitution takes effect as of May 1
Uzbekistan’s new constitution officially came into effect as of May 1, according to the Central Election Commission. The new constitution is composed of six parts, 27 chapters, and 155 articles. The changes were approved by an overwhelming majority of voters (90.2%) in a referendum held on April 30.
CEC announces final results of Uzbekistan’s constitutional referendum
The Central Election Commission announced the final results of Uzbekistan’s constitutional referendum held on May 1. Turnout was 84.5% (16,667,097 voters), with 90.2% of votes in favour and 9.35% against. Results in three polling stations were cancelled due to irregularities.
CEC nullifies referendum results in three polling stations due to violations
The CEC invalidated 3 polling stations' results for Uzbekistan’s constitutional referendum due to serious violations. However, the CEC stated that these irregularities do not affect the referendum’s validity, with a 84.54% turnout and 90.21% in favour of the amendment.
Uzbekistan abstains UNGA resolution that mentions Russia’s aggression against Ukraine
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on April 26 recognizing Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. The resolution was adopted by a vote of 122 to 5, with 18 abstentions. Uzbekistan, along with 17 other countries, abstained from the vote.
Uzbekistan establishes diplomatic ties with Sierra Leone
Uzbekistan and Sierra Leone signed a joint communiqué establishing diplomatic relations in New York. The move makes Sierra Leone the 143rd country with which Uzbekistan has established diplomatic ties.
President of Uzbekistan to visit Italy in the summer
President Mirziyoyev plans to visit Italy in the summer and hold talks with top Italian officials, including President Sergio Mattarella, PM Giorgia Meloni, and FM Antonio Tajani, Guido Crosetto, Italian Defense Minister, announced during his visit to Tashkent.
President of Uzbekistan to visit Germany on 2−3 May
President Mirziyoyev is set to visit Germany on May 2−3. During his visit, the Uzbek President will meet with German President Steinmeier and Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss deepening bilateral relations. The President will also hold a separate meeting with German business leaders.
Uzbekistan’s constitutional referendum sees 84.54% turnout, 90.21% vote in favor
According to the preliminary results shared by Zayniddin Nizamkhojaev, the Chairman of the Central Election Commission, the voter turnout for the referendum on Uzbekistan’s new Constitution held on April 30 was 84.54%. 90.21% of voters voted to change the constitution, while 9.35% voted against it.
CEC investigates case of vote-rigging by a commission member in the constitutional referendum
The CEC has launched an investigation into a video showing a polling station member ticking “Yes” on several ballot papers in a row. The CEC has accused her of filling in 16 ballots illegally on behalf of family members. The Prosecutor’s Office is involved in the investigation.
As of 17:00, Uzbekistan sees 81.39% voter turnout in the referendum
As of 17:00, over 81.39% of registered voters participated in Uzbekistan’s constitutional referendum. The Deputy Chairman of the CEC confirmed that some irregularities occurred at some polling stations. The CEC also found inaccurate information among the reported irregularities.
Uzbekistan’s Constitution Referendum sees 73.17% voter turnout
As of 15:00, over 14 million registered voters, equivalent to 73.17%, cast their votes in Uzbekistan’s referendum on the revised Constitution across 1,758 polling stations. CEC Deputy Chairman Bakhrom Kuchkarov said the commission was looking into reports of possible irregularities.
Voting for family members observed in some referendum precincts
Polling station irregularities have been reported by Gazeta.uz correspondents during the referendum in Tashkent, with voting for family members being the most common violation. Additionally, observers have been criticized for their passivity.
Photo: Politicians of Uzbekistan cast their votes in the Constitutional Referendum
Ministers and officials of Uzbekistan voted in the referendum on the new Constitution. Some were spotted at polling stations by Gazeta.uz correspondents, while others had photos provided by their department’s press services.
The President of Uzbekistan and his family voted in the referendum (photo, video)
The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and his family vote in a referendum on a revised Constitution. Photo.
In pictures: Referendum on new Constitution underway in Uzbekistan
The referendum on the revised constitution of Uzbekistan began at 8:00, as polling stations opened for voters, and will continue until 20:00. Gazeta.uz is reporting on the ground.
Referendum in Uzbekistan declared valid
Deputy Head of the Central Election Commission, Bakhrom Kuchkarov, has announced that the referendum on Uzbekistan’s new constitution has been deemed valid. As of 13:00, over 12 million voters, which constitutes 62.24% of the total number of eligible voters, had participated in the referendum.
Uzbek leadership and Czech PM discuss expanding cooperation
Czech PM Petr Fiala held talks with Uzbek President and PM in Tashkent and took part in a business forum. The Czech side expressed interest in buying uranium and copper and supplying trams, trains and planes. They also discussed arranging direct flights and other issues.
Early voting starts for Uzbekistan’s Constitutional Referendum
Early voting for Uzbekistan’s constitutional referendum commenced on April 19 and will last through April 26, providing an opportunity for citizens who are unable to be present at their polling locations on the main referendum day to engage in the voting process.
“A healthy civil society is vital to make the system work better” — EU Special Representative
EU Special Representative for Human Rights, Eamon Gilmore, visits Uzbekistan for the first time, meeting ministers of justice, interior, and Prosecutor General, as well as the President. “Gazeta.uz asked him about the purpose of the visit and how he assesses the human rights situation in Uzbekistan.
New Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan appointed
Bobur Usmanov has been appointed Uzbekistan’s new Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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