1997 Djiboutian parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Djibouti on 19 December 1997. The Front for the Restoration of Unity and Democracy, which had boycotted the last election, ran joint candidates with the ruling People's Rally for Progress.^[1] Together, they won all 65 seats in the National Assembly, with the PRP taking 54 and the FRUD 11. Voter turnout was 57%.^[2]

Registered166,276

Turnout56.71% ( 8.21pp)

Quick facts All 65 seats in the National Assembly 33 seats needed for a majority, Registered ...

1997 Djiboutian parliamentary election

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All 65 seats in the National Assembly 33 seats needed for a majority
Registered	166,276
Turnout	56.71% ( 8.21pp)
First party   Leader Hassan Gouled Aptidon Party RPP Seats won 65 Seat change Popular vote 72,073 Percentage 78.56% Swing 3.97pp
Results by region
President of the National Assembly before election Said Ibrahim Badoul RPP Elected President of the National Assembly Said Ibrahim Badoul RPP

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