Kazakhstan voters back constitutional overhaul, exit polls show

Kazakhstan voters back constitutional overhaul, exit polls show

Voters overwhelmingly approved sweeping reforms in a referendum that could tighten presidential control over institutions and raise concerns about civil liberties.

Voters in Kazakhstan approved a new constitution in a referendum on Sunday, exit polls showed, in a move critics say could strengthen presidential powers and potentially allow President Kassym-Jomart… [+2769 chars]