1996 Algerian constitutional referendum
28 November 1996 |
Choice | Votes | % |
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Yes | 10,785,919 | 84.60% |
No | 1,964,108 | 15.40% |
Valid votes | 12,750,027 | 97.24% |
Invalid or blank votes | 361,487 | 2.76% |
Total votes | 13,111,514 | 100.00% |
Registered voters/turnout | 16,434,574 | 79.78% |
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A constitutional referendum was held in Algeria on 28 November 1996.[1] Held amidst the Algerian Civil War, the amendments would prohibit the use of Islam and ethnic identity in domestic politics. Despite calls for a boycott, the amendments were approved by 85.8% of voters with a 79.8% turnout.[2] Parliamentary elections were held the following year.
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 10,945,321 | 85.8 |
Against | 1,809,793 | 14.2 |
Invalid/blank votes | 359,363 | – |
Total | 13,114,477 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 16,434,574 | 79.8 |
Source: Nohlen et al. |
References
- ^ Journal officiel
- ^ Dieter Nohlen, Michael Krennerich & Bernhard Thibaut (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p55 ISBN 0-19-829645-2