Referendum Bolsters President's Power In Tajikistan

Tajik authorities said constitutional amendments that allow President Emomali Rahmon to strengthen his grip on power have been approved in a referendum. The Central Election Commission said on May 23 that the 41 proposed amendments to the constitution, which were presented as a single question, won the support of 94.5 percent of voters. (RFE/RL's Tajik Service)