A referendum on self-determination for
Algeria
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was held in
France
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on 8 January 1961.
Self-determination was approved by 75% of voters overall and 70% in Algeria. Voter turnout was 92%.
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Results
References
{{Algerian elections
See also
*1962 Algerian independence referendum
An independence referendum was held in French Algeria on 1 July 1962. It followed French approval of the Évian Accords in an April referendum. Voters were asked whether Algeria should become an independent state, co-operating with France; 99 ...
Algerian self-determination
Referendums in Algeria
Autonomy referendums
Algeria–France relations
French Algeria
1961 referendums
1961 elections in France
1961 in international relations
1961 in Algeria