1971 Yemen Arab Republic parliamentary election

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Parliamentary elections were held in the Yemen Arab Republic in February and March 1971.^[1] As political parties were banned, all candidates ran as independents.

The indirect election system in rural areas led to Parliament being dominated by tribal elites.^[2] However, it was suspended in 1974 after a military coup, in order to try to reduce the elite's power.^[3]

Electoral system

Of the 159 members of Parliament, 128 were elected in single-member constituencies and 31 appointed by the President. However, secret elections only took place in urban areas, whilst indirect elections were held in rural areas, effectively barring women from voting.^[3]

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