2006 Nagorno-Karabakh constitutional referendum explained

Nagorno-Karabakh constitutional referendum
Country:Nagorno-Karabakh
Location:Nagorno-Karabakh
Yes:77279
No:554
Total:78389
Electorate:90077

A constitutional referendum was held in the unrecognised republic of Nagorno-Karabakh on 10 December 2006 to approve a draft constitution, which defined Nagorno-Karabakh as a sovereign state.[1] Azerbaijan condemned the referendum, saying it is an unconstitutional attempt to damage the peace process. [2]

The constitution was approved by 99.28% of voters, with a turnout of 87%.[3]

Results

ChoiceVotes%
For77,27999.28
Against5540.72
Invalid/blank votes556
Total78,389100
Registered voters/turnout90,07787.02
Source: Direct Democracy

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.panarmenian.net/news/eng/?nid=20271 Karabakh Ahead of Many Neighboring States on Democratic Values
  2. http://www.today.az/news/politics/33428.html Constitution referendum in Nagorno Karabakh is aimed at damaging peace process
  3. http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=az012006 Berg-Karabach (Aserbeidschan), 10. Dezember 2006 : Verfassung