New Caledonian Nouméa Accord referendum, 1998

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A referendum on the Nouméa Accord was held in New Caledonia on 8 November 1998.^[1] It was approved by 71.85% of voters.^[1] The proportion of voters in favour was highest in the Loyalty Islands (where turnout was lowest) and lowest in the South Province (where turnout was highest).^[1]

Background

After the failed independence referendum in 1987 and the subsequent Ouvéa cave hostage taking in April and May 1988, the Matignon Agreements signed in June 1988 (and approved in a France-wide referendum) provided for another referendum in the territory in 1998.^[1] The Nouméa Accord was subsequently agreed on 5 May 1998, and provided for a gradual transfer of powers to the New Caledonian authorities.^[1]

Results

Do you approve the Accord on New Caledonia signed in Nouméa on 5 May 1998?^[1]

Choice	Votes	%
For	55,400	71.85
Against	21,697	28.15
Invalid/blank votes	2,105	–
Total	79,202	100
Registered voters/turnout	106,698	74.23
Source: Direct Democracy

References

1 2 3 4 5 6 New Caledonia (France), 8 November 1998: Nouméa Accord Direct Democracy (German)

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