2015 Central African constitutional referendum

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A constitutional referendum was held in the Central African Republic on 13 and 14 December 2015.[1] The referendum was originally scheduled to be held on 5 October 2015, prior to general elections,[2] but was later delayed. Violence on polling day led to voting being extended for another day.[1] The new constitution was approved by 93% of voters.[3] General elections followed on 30 December.

Background[]

Further information: Central African Republic Civil War (2012–present)

The new constitution was approved by a large majority in the Transitional Council on 30 August 2015.[2] It provides for the creation of a Senate and a National Election Authority, as well as requiring decisions made by the President and Prime Minister to be approved by ministers, and for the government to inform the National Assembly when a contract relating to mineral resources is signed.[2] Only 15,000 copies of the new constitution were published.

People voting in the Combattant district of Bangui.
MINUSCA soldier deployed in the PK5 district of Bangui after gunfire broke out.

Results[]

Choice Votes %
For 689,182 93.00
Against 51,874 7.00
Invalid/blank votes –
Total 741,056 100
Registered voters/turnout 1,954,433
Source: Elections en République Centrafricaine

References[]

  1. ^ a b Voting extended for Central African referendum after violence Reuters, 14 December 2015
  2. ^ a b c Central African Republic council adopts new constitution Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine ENCA, 1 September 2015
  3. ^ Central African Republic voters say yes to new constitution Deutsche Welle, 22 December 2015
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