1993 Eritrean independence referendum

An independence referendum was held in Eritrea between 23 and 25 April 1993. The result was 99.83% in favour, with a 98.5% turnout.[1] Independence was declared on 27 April.

Conduct

The UN Observer Mission to Verify the Referendum in Eritrea (UNOVER) was established pursuant to General Assembly resolution 47/114 of 16 December 1992 and lasted until 25 April 1993.[2] The goals of the mission were to verify the impartiality of the referendum, report claims of irregularities, and verify the counting, computation and announcement of the results.

The referendum was completed under budget,[3] and was considered free and fair.[2]

Results

Choice Votes %
For1,100,26099.83
Against1,8220.17
Invalid/blank votes328-
Total1,102,410100
Registered voters/turnout1,173,70698.52
Source: African Elections Database

By area

Area For Against Invalid Total
Votes % Votes %
Asmara128,44399.891440.1133128,620
Barka44,42599.89470.11044,472
Denkalia25,90799.65910.352926,027
Gash-Setit73,23699.632700.37073,506
Hamasien76,65499.92590.08376,716
Akkele Guzay92,46599.841470.162292,634
Sahel51,01599.721410.283151,187
Semhar33,59699.661130.344133,750
Seraye124,72599.94720.0612124,809
Senhit78,51399.97260.03178,540
Freedom fighters77,51299.97210.034677,579
Sudan153,70699.773520.230154,058
Ethiopia57,46699.652040.353657,706
Other82,59799.841350.167482,806
Total1,100,26099.831,8220.173281,062,410
Source: Eritrea: Birth of a Nation

See also

References

  1. Elections in Eritrea African Elections Database
  2. "Eritrea Birth of a Nation". Retrieved 2006-09-15.
  3. "United Nations Observer Mission to Verify the Referendum in Eritrea: Report of the Secretary-General". Forty-eighth session. New York City: United Nations. 1993-08-11.
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