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1989 Algerian constitutional referendum

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1989 Algerian constitutional referendum

23 February 1989

Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 7,290,760 73.43%
No 2,637,678 26.57%
Valid votes 9,928,438 95.45%
Invalid or blank votes 473,110 4.55%
Total votes 10,401,548 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 13,170,137 78.98%

A constitutional referendum was held in Algeria on 23 February 1989.[1] Coming after the 1988 October Riots, the new constitution removed references to socialism and allowed for multi-party democracy. Despite calls for a boycott by radical Islamists and opposition from trade unions and FLN members, the amendments were approved by 73% of voters with a 79% turnout.[2] Local elections were scheduled for the following year, with parliamentary elections to be held in 1991.

Results

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ChoiceVotes%
For7,290,76073.43
Against2,637,67826.57
Total9,928,438100.00
Valid votes9,928,43895.45
Invalid/blank votes473,1104.55
Total votes10,401,548100.00
Registered voters/turnout13,170,13778.98
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

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  1. ^ Algerian History Archived 2011-07-22 at the Wayback Machine Algerian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur
  2. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p55 ISBN 0-19-829645-2