Day of Silence in Uzbekistan Amid Election Preparations
The recent Day of Silence associated with Uzbekistan’s presidential process passed without any recorded violations or notable campaign incidents, according to the Central Election Commission of Uzbekistan. Officials stated that on the day of silence there were no complaints or indications of irregularities, and no campaign-related incidents were logged.
The elections come after constitutional amendments that extended the presidential term from five to seven years. The incumbent, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, is serving a second term and retains the right to run for two consecutive terms, aligning with the updated constitutional framework.
In addition to Mirziyoyev, three other candidates took part in the electoral race. They include Abdushukur Khamzaev, who leads the Ecological Party; Ulugbek Inoyatov, the leader of the People’s Democratic Party; and Robakhon Makhmudova, who serves as the first deputy chairman of the Supreme Court. The field reflects a mix of political forces contesting the presidency under the amended charter.
Uzbekistan’s presidential elections were scheduled for Sunday, July 9. In related developments, Nikolay Bulaev, a former deputy chairman of the Russian Federation’s Central Election Commission, indicated that leaders of central electoral bodies from CIS countries would participate in monitoring the election process in Russia, highlighting regional engagement in electoral oversight. [Source: Central Election Commission of Uzbekistan; CIS electoral observers]
Separately, there were regional media reports noting an arrest connected to the election news cycle in Kosovo, referencing the son of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. [Source: regional news agencies]