Uzbek Ballot Promises Freedom, Justice, but Some Have Doubts
For the third time in less than three decades, Uzbekistan is asking citizens to vote on the country's constitution. After becoming independent in 1991, the country held votes in 1995 and 2002 focused on changing the presidential term and creating a bicameral parliament. The latest ballot, set for Sunday, would introduce a new constitution. VOA interviews with political and civil society leaders revealed a mixed outlook, with many citizens and observers suspecting ulterior motives, although some... Читать дальше...