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An election for the Constituent Assembly was held in the French Territory of the Afars and Issas on 8 May 1977 alongside a referendum on independence. The elections were boycotted by the National Union for Independence and the Popular Liberation Movement, resulting in the People's Rally for Independence winning all 65 seats. [1] [2]
| Party | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| People's Rally for Independence | 65.8 | 65 | |
| Others | 34.2 | 0 | |
| Total | 75,621 | 100 | 65 |
| Source: IPU, Nohlen et al. | |||
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