1996 Algerian constitutional referendum

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%

A constitutional referendum was held in Algeria on 28 November 1996. 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. Parliamentary elections were held the following year.

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.