Algerian constitutional referendum, 1989

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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 73.4% 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	%
For	7,290,760	73.4
Against	2,637,678	26.6
Invalid/blank votes	473,110	–
Total	10,401,548	100
Registered voters/turnout	13,170,137	79.0
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

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