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2001 Somaliland constitutional referendum
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A constitutional referendum was held in Somaliland on 31 May 2001.[1] The referendum was held on a draft constitution that affirmed Somaliland's independence from Somalia. 99.9% of eligible voters took part in the referendum and 97.1% of them voted in favour of the constitution.[2]
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The ratification of the constitution confirmed Somaliland's independence, strengthened the executive branch and confirmed Islam as the "national faith".[3] Most importantly, it endorsed multiparty elections at all levels of government through universal suffrage paving way for democratic rule.[3]
However the referendum was opposed by the Government of Somalia and did not lead to any international recognition.