1989 Algerian constitutional referendum|
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|
Choice |
Votes |
% |
| Yes |
7,290,760 |
73.43% |
| No |
2,637,678 |
26.57% |
| Valid votes |
9,928,438 |
95.45% |
| Invalid or blank votes |
473,110 |
4.55% |
| Total votes |
10,401,548 |
100.00% |
| Registered voters/turnout |
13,170,137 |
78.98% |
|
A constitutional referendum was held in Algeria on 23 February 1989. Coming after the 1988 October Riots, the new constitution removed references to socialism and allowed for multi-party democracy. Despite calls for a boycott by radical Islamists and opposition from trade unions and FLN members, the amendments were approved by 73% of voters with a 79% turnout. Local elections were scheduled for the following year, with parliamentary elections to be held in 1991.
