1991 Burundian Charter of National Unity referendum|
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Choice |
Votes |
% |
| Yes |
1,876,958 |
89.77% |
| No |
213,817 |
10.23% |
| Valid votes |
2,090,775 |
99.38% |
| Invalid or blank votes |
13,143 |
0.62% |
| Total votes |
2,103,918 |
100.00% |
| Registered voters/turnout |
2,186,591 |
96.22% |
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A referendum on the Charter of National Unity was held in Burundi on 9 February 1991. The charter would abolish ethnic discrimination and give a mandate for the government to write a new constitution. It was approved by 89.77% of voters with a 96% turnout. Following the Charter's approval, work began on the drafting of a new constitution which was approved in a referendum held on 9 March 1992. It was promulgated on 13 March 1992.
