1992 Bosnian independence referendum

1992 Bosnian independence referendum

29 February–1 March 1992
Are you for a sovereign and independent Bosnia and Herzegovina, a state of equal citizens, the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina — Muslims, Serbs, Croats and members of other peoples living in it?[1]
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 2,061,932 99.71% No 6,037 0.29% Valid votes 2,067,969 99.75% Invalid or blank votes 5,227 0.25% Total votes 2,073,196 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 3,253,847 63.72%

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An independence referendum was held in Bosnia and Herzegovina between 29 February and 1 March 1992, following the first free elections of 1990 and the rise of ethnic tensions that eventually led to the breakup of Yugoslavia. Independence was strongly favored by Bosniak and Bosnian Croat voters while Bosnian Serbs boycotted the referendum or were prevented from participating by Bosnian Serb authorities.

The total turnout of voters was 64%, 99.7% of whom voted for independence. On 3 March, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Alija Izetbegović declared the independence of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the parliament ratified the action. By declaring independence, Bosnia and Herzegovina left the union with Serbia after almost 74 years. On 6 April, the United States and the European Economic Community recognized Bosnia and Herzegovina as an independent state and on 22 May it was admitted into the United Nations.