Algerian independence referendum, 1962
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An independence referendum was held in Algeria on 1 July 1962.[1] It followed French approval of the Évian Accords in an April referendum. The results in Algeria were 99.72% in favour and just 0.28% against. Voter turnout was 91.88%. As a result of the vote in favour, France declared Algeria to be independent on 3 July.
Results
Do you want Algeria to become an independent state, co-operating with France under the conditions defined in the declarations of 19 March 1962?
Choice | Votes | % |
---|---|---|
For | 5,975,581 | 99.72 |
Against | 16,534 | 0.28 |
Invalid/blank votes | 25,565 | - |
Total | 6,017,680 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 6,549,736 | 91.9 |
Source: Direct Democracy |
References
- ↑ Proclamation of the results of the referendum of self-determination of 1 July 1962 Official Journal of the Algerian State (French)
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