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on 1 February 1987. The

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, a

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of the

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, was the only political force able to contest the elections, and subsequently won all 250 seats. Voter turnout was reported to be 100%, with all registered voters voting. A single ballot, which was characterized by ''

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as belonging to "a lone voice of protest", was voided: the

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stated that it was invalid and made no further comment.

Results

References

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