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Early parliamentary elections were held in the Comoros on 12 December 1993, with a second round in all but four seats on 20 December. [1] The elections were held after President Said Mohamed Djohar dissolved the Federal Assembly elected in November 1992.
The result was a victory for the Djohar's Rally for Democracy and Renewal party, which won 28 of the 42 seats.
| Party | Seats | +/– | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rally for Democracy and Renewal | 28 | New | |
| National Union for Democracy in the Comoros | 4 | New | |
| Comorian Popular Front | 2 | 0 | |
| Movement for Democracy and Progress | 2 | –3 | |
| Comorian Union for Progress | 2 | New | |
| Comorian Party for Democracy and Progress | 1 | –2 | |
| Rally for Change and Democracy | 1 | 0 | |
| Realising Freedom's Capability | 1 | 0 | |
| Islands' Fraternity and Unity Party | 1 | –2 | |
| Total | 42 | 0 | |
| Source: IPU | |||
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