World · The Guardian · 2 September at 09:20

New constitution in Guinea-Bissau will undermine democracy, opponents say

Referendum result means fewer seats in parliament and new rules on candidates, ahead of December elections Guinea-Bissau voters have approved a new constitution, which critics say will undermine democracy, that significantly expands presidential powers ahead of elections due in December. According to provisional results, 70% of voters approved sweeping changes in the tiny west African state’s firs

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