2010 Zanzibari government of national unity referendum explained

Zanzibar GNU referendum
Do you agree that a new form of government will be formed after the General Election of 2010?
Country:Zanzibar
Date:31 July 2010
Yes:188,705
No:95,613
Total:293,039
Electorate:407,669

A referendum on establishing a national unity government after the Tanzanian October 2010 elections was held in Zanzibar on 31 July 2010. The proposal was approved, and the losing party in the elections was subsequently allowed to nominate the First Vice President.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Most supports government of national unity in Tanzania's Zanzibar: referendum - People's Daily Online . English.people.com.cn . 2010-08-01 . 2010-08-21.