2003 Rwandan Constitutional Referendum
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A constitutional referendum was held in
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on 26 May 2003. The new constitution created a presidential republic with a
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, and banned the incitement of racial hatred. It was approved by 93% of voters with a 90% voter turnout.Elections in Rwanda
African Elections Database Following its approval,
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were held on 25 August and
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on 29–30 September.


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