Algerian Civil Concord referendum, 1999
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A referendum on the Civil Concord was held in Algeria
on 16 September 1999. The Concord was aimed at ending the Algerian Civil War
, and allowed Islamist fighters not guilty of murder or rape to avoid prosecution if they turned themselves in. It was supported by 98% of voters with an 85% turnout.
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
on 16 September 1999. The Concord was aimed at ending the Algerian Civil War
Algerian Civil War
The Algerian Civil War was an armed conflict between the Algerian government and various Islamist rebel groups which began in 1991. It is estimated to have cost between 150,000 and 200,000 lives, in a population of about 25,010,000 in 1990 and 31,193,917 in 2000.More than 70 journalists were...
, and allowed Islamist fighters not guilty of murder or rape to avoid prosecution if they turned themselves in. It was supported by 98% of voters with an 85% turnout.
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 98 | |
| Against | 2 | |
| Total | 100 |