1992 South Ossetian independence referendum
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An independence referendum was held in South Ossetia on 19 January 1992.[1] The voters answered the questions: "Do you agree that South Ossetia should be an independent country?" and "Do you agree with the South Ossetian parliament solution of September 1, 1991 on reunion with Russia?"[1] The proposals were approved by 99.9% of voters,[1] but the results were not recognised internationally.[2]
Background
In November 1989 the Supreme Soviet of the
Georgian government revoked the territory's autonomous status on 1 December 1990. Although Georgia boycotted the March 1991 referendum on creating a renewed Soviet federation, South Ossetian voters took part. When Georgia held an independence referendum later in the month, it was boycotted in South Ossetia.[1]
On 28 November 1991 the South Ossetia government declared independence.[1]
Results
| Question | For | Against | Invalid/ blank |
Total votes |
Registereed voters |
Turnout | Outcome | ||||||
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| Votes | % | Votes | % | ||||||||||
| Independence | 53,308 | 99.91 | 48 | 0.09 | 85 | 53,441 | 55,151 | 96.90 | Approved | ||||
| Reunion with Russia | 53,291 | 99.89 | 57 | 0.11 | 93 | 53,441 | 96.90 | Approved | |||||
| Source: Direct Democracy | |||||||||||||
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e Süd-Ossetien (Georgien), 19. Januar 1992 : Unabhängigkeit von Georgien und Anschluss an Russland Direct Democracy
- ^ S.Ossetia Sets Repeat Independence Referendum Civil, 11 September 2006
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