Albanian monarchy referendum, 1997

Albanian civil war of 1997
Part of the
Fighting groups
Forum for Democracy Committee of Public Salvation Government of National Reconciliation Operation Alba Volunteer Forces
Gangs of 1997
Gang of Çole Gang of Gaxhai Gang of Altin Dardha Gang of Pusi i Mezinit Gang of Cërrik Gang of Lushnje Gang of Tepelena Gang of Haklaj Family
Massacres in 1997
Massacre of 28 February 1997 Massacre of Qafë-Gjashta Massacre of Levan Massacre of Cërrik Massacre of Ura Vajgurore
Tragedies of 1997
Otranto Tragedy Qafë Shtama Tragedy
Treasury thefts
Krraba Stealing Stealing of Northern State Treasury
Rescue missions
Operation Silver Wake Operation Libelle Operation Kosmas
Agreements
6 March 1997 9 March 1997
UN Resolutions
Resolution 1101 Resolution 1114
Important events
Opening of the depots Desertion of 4 March 1997 7-8 March 1997 attack on Gjirokastër Visit of Romano Prodi Albanian parliamentary election, 1997 Albanian monarchy referendum, 1997
See also
Pyramid schemes in Albania Role of media in 1997 Literature on the events of 1997

A referendum on restoring the monarchy was held in Albania on 29 June 1997 alongside parliamentary elections.^[1] Officially the proposal was rejected by 66.7% of voters,^[2] although Crown Prince Leka claimed that 65.7% voted in favour.^[3] This Crown Princes claim has since been supported by others, including the prime minister at the time.

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	450,478	33.3
Against	904,359	66.7
Invalid blank votes	68,372	–
Total	1,423,209	100
Registered voters/turnout	1,986,550	71.64
Source: Direct Democracy

Reactions

The royal family House of Zogu never accepted the official result of the referendum. After the publication of the result by the Central Election Commission of Albania, during the 1997 rebellion in Albania, Leka returned again, this time being greeted by 2,000 supporters.^[4] A referendum was held in Albania concerning a monarchical restoration. After a recount it was announced that the restoration was rejected by approximately two-thirds of those voting.^[5] The Crown Prince questioned the independence of the election. Police intervened, gunfire broke out, one person was killed, and Leka fled.

On 30 November 2011, after the death of Leka the Prime Minister of Albania, Sali Berisha admitted that there was vote manipulation in the referendum, and that the monarchy should have been restored. Berisha blamed the manipulation on the "flames of communist rebellion".^[6]

References

↑ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p133 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
↑ Nohlen & Stöver, p.137
↑ "Prince Leka". Albanian Royal House.
↑ "Albania: two thousand attend Tirana protest rally in support of monarchy". ATA. 1997-07-02. Retrieved 2008-07-31.
↑ Ex-king's son returns to Albania, BBC News Online, 28 June 2002.
↑ Kryeministri PM Berisha offers condolences at Leka Zogu I passing away, Keshilli i Ministrave 2011-11-30

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