Algerian Civil Concord referendum, 1999

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A referendum on the Civil Concord Law was held in Algeria on 16 September 1999.[1] The Concord was aimed at ending the Algerian Civil War, and allowed Islamist fighters not guilty of murder or rape to avoid prosecution if they turned themselves in. It was supported by 98% of voters with an 85% turnout.[2]

Results

Choice Votes %
For14,583,07598.63
Against202,4961.37
Invalid/blank votes105,324
Total14,890,895100
Registered voters/turnout17,512,72685.03
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. Algerian History Embassy of Algeria in Kuala Lumpur
  2. History of Algeria History World
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