A constitutional referendum was held in

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on 23 February 1989. Coming after the

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, the new constitution removed references to

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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.Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) ''Elections in Africa: A data handbook'', p55

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were scheduled for the following year, with

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to be held in 1991.

Results

References

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Constitutional referendums in Algeria