1996 Algerian constitutional referendum

28 November 1996

Results
Choice
Votes  %
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%

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 %
For10,945,32185.8
Against1,809,79314.2
Invalid/blank votes359,363
Total13,114,477100
Registered voters/turnout16,434,57479.8
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. Journal officiel
  2. Dieter Nohlen, Michael Krennerich & Bernhard Thibaut (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p55 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
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