1921 Iraqi monarchy referendum
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A referendum was held in Mandatory Iraq between 16 July and 11 August 1921 to determine the form of government and head of state.[1][2][3][4]
Background
[edit]During World War I, the United Kingdom occupied several parts of the Ottoman Empire.[4][2] Three Mesopotamian vilayets (provinces) including Basra, Baghdad, and Mosul were combined to form Iraq.[5] A group of Iraqi politicians met in Cairo in 1921 and called for a monarchy headed by Faisal bin Hussein.[4][3][2] The Iraqi government and British administration approved this decision; and a referendum was held to determine the public approval.
Results
[edit]The referendum started on 16 July 1921 and ended on 11 August 1921. The results were announced on 19 August 1921 with 96% of the voters approving Faisal as King.
Aftermath
[edit]Faisal was crowned on 23 August 1921.[5][4][3][2] Subsequently, a new Iraqi government was formed by Abdul-Muhsin Al-Saadoun on 20 November 1922, and elections for a constituent assembly were held between 1922 and 1924.[3][4][2]
References
[edit]- ^ Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, ISBN 0-19-924958-X
- ^ a b c d e Al-Wardi, Ali (1976). Social Aspects of Iraq's Modern History, Vol 6. Baghdad: AlWarraq.
- ^ a b c d Al-Hassani, Abdul Razzaq (1953). History of Iraqi Governments during Monarchy, Vol 1.
- ^ a b c d e Al-Hassani, Abdul Razzaq (2008). Modern Political History of Iraq تاريخ العراق السياسي الحديث. Beirut: Al-Rafidain.
- ^ a b "Iraq: Legal History and Traditions". Library of the Congress.
