Kyrgyzstan voters approve constitutional changes in referendum
12.12.2016 - 11:54
Atambayev’s supporters cast the amendments as part of efforts to increase the power of parliament and strengthen checks and balances between branches of government Atambayev’s supporters cast the amendments as part of efforts to increase the power of parliament and strengthen checks and balances between branches of government.
The amendments also envisage a ban on same-sex marriages.
Around 80% of a 42% turnout supported the package.
Kyrgyzstan, an impoverished and mostly Muslim nation, has been volatile in recent years and was the scene of violent protests in 2005 and 2010 which toppled successive presidents.