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Croatian War of Independence

The Croatian authorities held a referendum on independence

Sunday May 19, 1991
Croatia

On 19 May 1991, the Croatian authorities held a referendum on independence with the option of remaining in Yugoslavia as a looser union. Serb local authorities issued calls for a boycott, which were largely followed by Croatian Serbs. The referendum passed with 94% in favor.


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