1996 Algerian constitutional referendum|
|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| Yes
|
10,785,919
|
84.60%
|
| No
|
1,964,108
|
15.40%
|
| Valid votes
|
12,750,027
|
97.24%
|
| Invalid or blank votes
|
361,487
|
2.76%
|
| Total votes
|
13,111,514
|
100.00%
|
| Registered voters/turnout
|
16,434,574
|
79.78%
| |
A constitutional referendum was held in Algeria on 28 November 1996.[1] Held amidst the Algerian Civil War, the amendments would prohibit the use of Islam and ethnic identity in domestic politics. Despite calls for a boycott, the amendments were approved by 85.8% of voters with a 79.8% turnout.[2] Parliamentary elections were held the following year.
Results
| Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| For |
10,945,321 |
85.8
|
| Against |
1,809,793 |
14.2
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
359,363 |
–
|
| Total |
13,114,477 |
100
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
16,434,574 |
79.8
|
| Source: Nohlen et al.
|
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