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1950 Cypriot enosis referendum information


1950 Cypriot enosis referendum

15–22 January 1950

[_] We demand the union with Greece

[_] We are against the union of Cyprus with Greece
Results
Choice
Votes %
For union with Greece 215,108 95.71%
Against union with Greece 9,639 4.29%
Valid votes 224,747 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 224,747 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 250,000 89.9%

An unofficial referendum on enosis (reunification) with Greece was held in British Cyprus between 15 and 22 January 1950. The vote was not sanctioned by the British authorities.[1] Only Greek Cypriots voted,[2] and the proposal was approved by 95.71% of those taking part; the result was never implemented.[1]

  1. ^ a b Zypern, 22. Januar 1950 : Anschluss an Griechenland Direct Democracy
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference R was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

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