Kyrgyzstan’s referendum

Interim government’s proposed constitution aims to create a parliamentary republic.

Kyrgyzstan referendum

Voters in Kyrgyzstan are taking part in a constitutional referendum, which, if passed, will transform the country into a democracy, according to government officials.

But intense ethnic fighting that has killed hundreds means many are not expected to turn up.

Robin Forestier-Walker reports from the capital Bishkek.

Source: Al Jazeera