Polls close as Uzbekistan votes on extending president’s term 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 8:00pm (1500 GMT), after being open for 12 hours. The Election Commission has to announce the result within 10 days.