Kyrgyzstan's parliament has approved an amended constitution that should end a week-long standoff between President Kurmanbek Bakiyev's government and opposition protesters demanding his resignation.
The new constitution would reduce the president's powers and give parliament more authority.
Balot Sherniyazoz, a member of the Kyrgyz parliament, attributed the change to people power.
 "The people made the parliament adopt a new constitution - the main law under which we will live from now on.
Next, I think there will be some changes. What is most important - now we have new constitution."
Bakiyev came to power after opposition protests in March last year ousted long-time president Askar Akayev.
But power struggles persisted, with Bakiyev's rule marred by high-profile killings, a weak economy and battles for control of lucrative business.
The new constitution will take effect when signed by the President.
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