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Uzbek President Mirziyoyev Secures Re-election in Predictable Vote

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has secured a third term in office, extending his rule until 2030. Mirziyoyev, who won with 87% of the vote, has promised to implement major reforms and open up Uzbekistan to foreign investment and tourism. He has been congratulated by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, highlighting the strategic partnerships between the countries. While Mirziyoyev presents himself as a reformer, human rights organizations note that there is still much room for improvement, and the lack of opposition in the election campaign reflects the limited political landscape in Uzbekistan.

via The Moscow Times|

#central-asia #election #politics

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Uzbek President Secures New Term in Snap Election

Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has been re-elected for a seven-year term with 87.1% of the vote in a snap election. Mirziyoyev, who has been in power since 2016, called for the election after changing the constitution to reset his term count and extend the presidential term from five to seven years. He ran against three lesser-known candidates and was widely expected to win. Mirziyoyev has presented himself as a reformer, implementing changes to simplify taxes, improve business conditions, and address human rights concerns. His re-election campaign focused on the economy and education, with plans to double the country's GDP and navigate the impact of Western sanctions on Russia.

via Al Jazeera English|

#economy #election #politics

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"Uzbekistan's Snap Presidential Vote Set to Prolong Incumbent's Rule"

Voters in Uzbekistan are participating in a snap presidential election, widely expected to extend President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's rule by seven more years. Following a constitutional referendum that allowed Mirziyoyev to run for two additional terms, he called for the snap election. Mirziyoyev is set to win by a landslide against three token rivals, as all registered political parties in Uzbekistan are loyal to him. Since coming to power in 2016, Mirziyoyev has implemented political and economic reforms, but Uzbekistan remains strongly authoritarian with no significant opposition.

via AOL|

#authoritarianism #constitutional-amendments #politics

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Uzbekistan's Leader Set for Overwhelming Win in Presidential Election

Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is expected to win a landslide victory in the snap presidential election, following a constitutional referendum that extended his term from five to seven years. Mirziyoyev, who has been in power since 2016, has introduced political and economic reforms that have eased some of the repressive policies of his predecessor. While there is more freedom of speech and some independent media under his rule, Uzbekistan remains strongly authoritarian with no significant opposition. Mirziyoyev has also focused on improving relations with the West and attracting foreign investment, while maintaining close ties with Russia and China.

via AOL|

#authoritarianism #political-reforms #politics

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Uzbekistan's President Mirziyoyev announces snap election in July.

Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has called for a snap presidential election on July 9, following a referendum that approved constitutional amendments allowing him to run for two more terms. Mirziyoyev said he needed a new mandate to carry out further reforms in the country. The constitutional changes could see Mirziyoyev in power until 2040. There are no significant opposition figures in the country of 35 million people who could compete with Mirziyoyev. Election observers from the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) said the referendum was not representative.

via Al Jazeera English|

#constitutional-amendments #osce #politics