Burundian Charter of National Unity referendum, 1991

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A referendum on the Charter of National Unity was held in Burundi on 9 February 1991. The charter would abolish ethnic discrimination and give a mandate for the government to write a new constitution. It was approved by 89.77% of voters with a 96% turnout.^[1] Following the Charter's approval, work began on the drafting of a new constitution which was approved in a referendum held on 9 March 1992. It was promulgated on 13 March 1992.

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	1,876,958	89.77
Against	213,817	10.23
Invalid/blank votes	13,163	–
Total	2,103,938	100
Registered voters/turnout	2,186,591	96.22
Source: African Elections Database

References

↑ Elections in Burundi African Elections Database

Elections and referendums in Burundi

Presidential elections	1984 1993 2005 2010 2015

Parliamentary elections	1954 1957 1961 1965 1982 1993 2005 2010 2015

Local elections	1953 1956 2005 2010 2015

Referendums	1981 1991 1992 2005

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