A constitutional referendum was held in Algeria on 28 November 1996.Journal officiel 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.Dieter Nohlen, Michael Krennerich & Bernhard Thibaut (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p55 Parliamentary elections were held the following year.
Results ChoiceVotes%For10,945,32185.8Against1,809,79314.2Invalid/blank votes359,363–Total13,114,477100Registered voters/turnout16,434,57479.8Source: Nohlen et al.
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