A referendum on remaining in the Comoros was held in Mayotte on 8 February 1976.[1] The proposal was rejected by 99.42% of voters.[1]
Background edit
The French National Assembly passed a law on 31 December 1975 allowing for the independence of the Comoros without Mayotte. A referendum was subsequently organised in Mayotte for February 1976 to determine whether residents of the territory wished to remain part of the Comoros or stay under French control.[1]
France vetoed a United Nations Security Council proposal to call off the referendum.[2] Five nonaligned states had proposed that the Security Council call for the cancellation of the referendum.[2]
Results edit
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 104 | 0.58 |
| Against | 17,845 | 99.42 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 112 | – |
| Total | 18,061 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 21,671 | 83.34 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
References edit
- ^ a b c Mayotte, 8. Februar 1976 : Verbleib bei den Komoren Direct Democracy (in German)
- ^ a b "French Veto Move In U.N. Opposing Vote in Comoro Isle". The New York Times. 1976-02-07. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-12-04.