1984 Moroccan Arabic–African Federation Treaty referendum

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1984 Moroccan Arabic–African Federation Treaty referendum

31 August 1984

Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 7,490,514 99.97%
No 2,134 0.03%
Valid votes 7,492,648 99.71%
Invalid or blank votes 21,700 0.29%
Total votes 7,514,348 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 7,742,908 97.05%

A referendum on the Arabic–African Federation Treaty (Oujda Treaty) was held in Morocco on 31 August 1984.[1] The treaty would create a union of states between Morocco and Libya as part of a first step towards a "Great Arab Maghreb".[2] It was approved by 99.98% of voters, with a 97% turnout.[3]

Results[edit]

Choice Votes %
For 7,490,914 99.98
Against 2,134 0.02
Invalid/blank votes 21,700 -
Total 7,514,344 100

References[edit]

  1. ^ Historic overview of the Moroccan parliamentary experience Parliament of Morocco (in French)
  2. ^ The Middle East and North Africa 2003 p806
  3. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p633 ISBN 0-19-829645-2