South Ossetian independence referendum, 1992

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An independence referendum was held in South Ossetia on 19 January 1992.^[1] The voters answered the questions: "Do you agree that South Ossetia should be an independent country?" and "Do you agree with the South Ossetian parliament solution of September 1, 1991 on reunion with Russia?"^[1] The proposals were approved by 99.9% of voters.^[1]

Background

On November 1989 the Supreme Soviet of the South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast voted for conversion to the status of an Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. However, the Georgian government revoked the territory's autonomous status on 1 December 1990. Although Georgia boycotted the March 1991 referendum on creating a renewed Soviet federation, South Ossetian voters took part. When Georgia held an independence referendum later in the month, it was boycotted in South Ossetia.^[1]

On 28 November 1991 the South Ossetia government declared independence.^[1]

Results

Independence

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	53,308	99.91
No	48	0.09
Valid votes	53,356	99.84
Invalid or blank votes	85	0.16
Total votes	53,441	100.00
Registered voters and turnout	55,151	96.9

Reunion with Russia

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	53,291	99.89
No	57	0.11
Valid votes	53,348	99.83
Invalid or blank votes	93	0.17
Total votes	53,441	100.00
Registered voters and turnout	55,151	96.9

References

Elections and referendums in South Ossetia
Presidential elections	1996 2001 2006 2011 2012
Parliamentary elections	1990 1994 1999 2004 2009 2014
Referendums	1991 1992 2001 2006 2011