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Burundian Charter of National Unity referendum, 1991

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Burundian Charter of National Unity referendum, 1991

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.

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Burundian Charter of National Unity referendum, 1991 Wikipedia