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Parliamentary elections were held in Sudan between 2 and 11 February 1978. The People's Assembly had been increased from 250 to 304 seats, of which 274 were elected and 30 were appointed by President Gaafar Nimeiry. [1]
At the time, the Sudanese Socialist Union was the sole legal party, and it won all 274 seats.
| Party | Seats | |
|---|---|---|
| Sudanese Socialist Union | 274 | |
| Appointed members | 30 | |
| Total | 304 | |
| Source: IPU | ||
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