1977 Afars and Issas independence referendum

none An independence referendum was held in the French Territory of the Afars and the Issas on 8 May 1977 alongside an election for a Constituent Assembly. Previous referendums were held in 1958 and 1967,Kevin Shillington, Encyclopedia of African history, (CRC Press: 2005), p.360.American Universities Field Staff, Northeast Africa series, Volume 15, Issue 1, (American Universities Field Staff.: 1968), p.3. which rejected independence. This referendum backed independence from France.Elections in Africa: a data handbook 1999 Oxford University Press 978-0-19-829645-4 Nohlen Dieter Oxford ; New York Krennerich Michael Thibaut Bernhard The territory became independent as Djibouti on 27 June 1977. The result is celebrated annually on Independence Day on 27 June. Results Independence 80864 Remain a territory in the French Republic 199 784 105962 Nohlen et al. References Independence Category:Independence referendums Afars and Issas independence referendum Independence referendum Afars and Issas independence referendum Category:Referendums in Djibouti Afars and Issas