2006 Nagorno-Karabakh constitutional referendum

Nagorno-Karabakh constitutional referendum

10 December 2006 (2006-12-10)
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 77,279 99.29% No 554 0.71% Valid votes 77,833 99.29% Invalid or blank votes 556 0.71% Total votes 78,389 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 90,077 87.02%

A constitutional referendum was held in the unrecognised republic of Nagorno-Karabakh on 10 December 2006 to approve a draft constitution, which defined Nagorno-Karabakh as a sovereign state.[1] Azerbaijan condemned the referendum, saying it is an unconstitutional attempt to damage the peace process. [2]

The constitution was approved by 99.28% of voters, with a turnout of 87%.[3]

Results

Choice		Votes	%
For		77,279	99.29
Against		554	0.71
Total		77,833	100.00
Valid votes		77,833	99.29
Invalid/blank votes		556	0.71
Total votes		78,389	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		90,077	87.02
Source: Direct Democracy

See also

• 1991 Nagorno-Karabakh independence referendum

References

1. Karabakh Ahead of Many Neighboring States on Democratic Values, Pan-Armenian, 2006-12-04
2. Constitution referendum in Nagorno Karabakh is aimed at damaging peace process, Today.AZ, 2006-12-02
3. Berg-Karabach (Aserbeidschan), 10. Dezember 2006 : Verfassung Direct Democracy