1991 Burundian Charter of National Unity referendum|
|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| Yes
|
1,876,958
|
89.77%
|
| No
|
213,817
|
10.23%
|
| Valid votes
|
2,090,775
|
99.38%
|
| Invalid or blank votes
|
13,143
|
0.62%
|
| Total votes
|
2,103,918
|
100.00%
|
| Registered voters/turnout
|
2,186,591
|
96.22%
| |
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
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