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.

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%

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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.

References

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

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