A constitutional referendum was held in

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on 12 May 1996. The new

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would restore multi-party democracy after the military coup earlier in the year had ousted elected President

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. It was approved by 92.34% of voters with a turnout of only around 35%.Elections in Niger
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under the new constitution were held on 7 and 8 July, and saw a victory for coup leader Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara.

Results

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