1993 Eritrean independence referendum

1993 Eritrean independence referendum
23–25 April 1993
Do you approve that Eritrea should become an independent sovereign state?
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 1,100,260 99.83%
No 1,822 0.17%
Valid votes 1,102,082 99.97%
Invalid or blank votes 328 0.03%
Total votes 1,102,410 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 1,173,706 93.93%

An independence referendum was held in Eritrea, at the time part of Ethiopia, between 23 and 25 April 1993. The result was 99.83% in favour, with a turnout in excess of 93%. Independence from Ethiopia was declared on 27 April.

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