Nigerien constitutional referendum, 2010

The constitutional referendum in Niger in 2010 was held in the West African Republic of Niger on October 31, 2010. The new constitution was approved by more than 90 % of all votes cast. There observer of the UN and other international organizations were invited. The African Union described in a press release the conduct of the vote as " smoothly and successfully ."

Background

Preceded the referendum was a military coup by the incumbent President Mamadou Tandja of was driven from office. The new constitution, which was to vote, is the seventh in the history of independent Niger. You should replace the until 2009 accepted by referendum constitution that Mamadou Tandja had allowed a second term and initiate the return to civilian government. Through the referendum the armed forces has been on the one hand guarantees political immunity for their coup, on the other hand, they were obliged to hand over power to 6 April 2011, after parliamentary and presidential elections to a civilian government.

Result

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As a result of the referendum was 31 January 2011 presidential elections performed ..

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