Yemeni constitutional referendum, 1991
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A constitutional referendum was held in Yemen
on 15 and 16 May 1991. The new constitution was reportedly approved by 98.5% of voters, with a 72.2% turnout.
Yemen
The Republic of Yemen , commonly known as Yemen , is a country located in the Middle East, occupying the southwestern to southern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the north, the Red Sea to the west, and Oman to the east....
on 15 and 16 May 1991. The new constitution was reportedly approved by 98.5% of voters, with a 72.2% turnout.
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 1,341,247 | 98.5 |
| Against | 20,409 | 1.5 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 3,132 | |
| Total | 1,364,788 | 100 |
| Source: Nohlen et al. | ||