Guinea-Bissau referendum nods to expansion of presidential powers
end of listThe referendum, proposed by the military government, which seized power in a coup in November last year, took place shortly ahead of a general election at the end of the year, which is aimed at returning the country to civilian rule.
The military rulers say the changes are aimed at stabilising key state institutions ahead of December’s vote, when the presidency and parliamentary seats will be on the ballot.
Critics accuse the military government of attempting to concentrate power, allowing the country’s rulers to reshape the political system in their favour ahead of the elections in December.
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