1989 Algerian constitutional referendum

1989 Algerian constitutional referendum
23 February 1989
Results
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.

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