Politics of Mayotte

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

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

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

  1. ^ a b c Mayotte, 8. Februar 1976 : Verbleib bei den Komoren Direct Democracy (in German)
  2. ^ 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.
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