Burundian elections, 2005

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The Republic of Burundi held several elections in 2005. The polls returned the nation to constitutional democratic rule after a devastating civil war that arose from long-standing ethnic tensions between the Hutu majority and the Tutsi minority.

Four of the polls (constitutional referendum; communal, National Assembly and "Hills" elections) were direct elections while two (Senate and presidential elections) were indirect, as they were chosen by communal councillors and the parliament, respectively.

See the list of political parties in Burundi for information about the parties.

• 28 February 2005 — Burundian constitutional referendum, 2005
• 3 June and 7 June 2005 — Burundian communal elections, 2005
• 4 July 2005 — Burundian legislative election, 2005
• 29 July 2005 — Burundian Senate election, 2005
• 19 August 2005 — Burundian presidential election, 2005

23 September 2005 — "Hills" elections

According to the new constitution, each "Hill" (or district) is to be managed by a council made up of five members who are elected by direct vote for a term of five years. During these elections, the candidates presented themselves only as independents.

The sole candidate, Pierre Nkurunziza of the CNDD-FDD, was overwhelmingly endorsed as president by the parliament. Nkurunziza was sworn in on 26 August 2005. CNDD-FDD won 32 of 49 senate seats, 100 out of 118 legislative seats. FRODEBU placed second.

See also

• History of Burundi

External links

• Angus Reid Consultants - Election Tracker
• Constitution of Burundi (In French)
• Burundi on the Eve of Elections - Wilson Center