1996 Algerian constitutional referendum

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.

1996 Algerian constitutional referendum
28 November 1996
Results
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%

Results

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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.

References

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  1. ^ Journal officiel
  2. ^ Dieter Nohlen, Michael Krennerich & Bernhard Thibaut (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p55 ISBN 0-19-829645-2