Uzbek constitutional reform

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.

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. 

Amid the crackdown on protests last summer in Nukus, 21 people were killed -- most of them civilians.

The Uzbek president scolded regional leaders for failing to address the problems of the people and laid out further investments to address economic problems.

Mirziyoyev looks set to follow in his predecessor's footsteps, tinkering with the constitution to stay in power indefinitely.

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