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Guinea-Bissau Referendum Approves Constitutional Changes Increasing Presidential Powers

A referendum in Guinea-Bissau has approved a new constitution that increases presidential powers, with 70 percent of voters in favor according to the National Electoral Commission. The changes, proposed by the military government, have been criticized by the opposition and civil society for threatening the country's democratic transition ahead of upcoming elections.

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A referendum in Guinea-Bissau has approved a new constitution that increases presidential powers, with 70 percent of voters in favor according to the National Electoral Commission. The changes, proposed by the military government, have been criticized by the opposition and civil society for threatening the country's democratic transition ahead of upcoming elections.

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Guinea-Bissau referendum nods to expansion of presidential powers

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Guinea-Bissau Referendum Approves Constitutional Changes Increasing Presidential Powers