1989 Algerian constitutional referendum|
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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
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| For | 7,290,760 | 73.43 |
| Against | 2,637,678 | 26.57 |
| Total | 9,928,438 | 100.00 |
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| Valid votes | 9,928,438 | 95.45 |
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| Invalid/blank votes | 473,110 | 4.55 |
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| Total votes | 10,401,548 | 100.00 |
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| Registered voters/turnout | 13,170,137 | 78.98 |
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| Source: Nohlen et al. |
References
- ^ Algerian History Algerian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur
- ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p55 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
