Uzbekistan votes on clause that could extend president’s rule to 2040

Overhaul of constitution would include allowing Shavkat Mirziyoyev to stay in power

Polls have closed across Uzbekistan, ending a day of voting in the central Asian nation in a constitutional referendum that could allow President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to remain in power until 2040.

Voting stations closed at 8pm (3pm GMT), after being open for 12 hours. The Election Commission has to announce the result within 10 days.