1968 Afars and Issas Territorial Council election

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Territorial Council elections were held in Afars and Issas on 17 November 1968.[1] The result was a victory for the Afar Democratic Rally, which won 20 out of 32 seats.[1]

Results

Ethnic group Seats +/–
Afars 16 0
Issas 8 0
Somalis 3 0
Europeans 4 0
Arabs 1 0
Total 32 0
Source: Sternberger et al.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b 17. French Somaliland (1956-1977) University of Central Arkansas
  2. ^ Dolf Sternberger, Bernhard Vogel, Dieter Nohlen & Klaus Landfried (1978) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Erster Halbband, p636