Burundi 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.
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.
Elections in Burundi
Elections in Burundi gives information on election and election results in Burundi.Burundi elects on national level a head of state - the president - and a legislature. The National Assembly has 118 members, elected for a five year term by proportional representation with a 2% barrier...
in 2005. The polls returned the nation to constitutional democratic rule after a devastating civil war
Burundi Civil War
The Burundi Civil War was an armed conflict lasting from 1993 to 2005. The civil war was the result of long standing ethnic divisions between the Hutu and the Tutsi tribes in Burundi...
that arose from long-standing ethnic tensions between the Hutu
Hutu
The Hutu , or Abahutu, are a Central African people, living mainly in Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern DR Congo.-Population statistics:The Hutu are the largest of the three peoples in Burundi and Rwanda; according to the United States Central Intelligence Agency, 84% of Rwandans and 85% of Burundians...
majority and the Tutsi
Tutsi
The Tutsi , or Abatutsi, are an ethnic group in Central Africa. Historically they were often referred to as the Watussi or Watusi. They are the second largest caste in Rwanda and Burundi, the other two being the Hutu and the Twa ....
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, 2005Burundian constitutional referendum, 2005The Republic of Burundi held a constitutional referendum on 28 February 2005.The new constitution guarantees representation for both ethnic groups by setting out the share of posts they will have in parliament and government and the army, which had been dominated by Tutsis since independence...
- 3 June and 7 June 2005 — Burundian communal elections, 2005Burundian communal elections, 2005The Republic of Burundi held communal elections on 3 June and 7 June 2005.On 3 June, voters went to the polls to choose 3,225 communal councilors . The election was largely peaceful in most parts of the country, however, violence and intimidation in some communes of Bujumbura Rural and Bubanza...
- 4 July 2005 — Burundian legislative election, 2005Burundian legislative election, 2005The Republic of Burundi held legislative elections on 4 July 2005. Approximately 30 political parties and independents competed for 100 seats in the National Assembly. Voting was largely peaceful throughout the country during election day. Observers deemed the polls generally free, fair, and...
- 29 July 2005 — Burundian Senate election, 2005Burundian Senate election, 2005The Republic of Burundi held elections to the Senate on 29 July 2005. Senators were chosen indirectly through electoral colleges of communal council members in each province. There are two senators from each of Burundi's seventeen provinces. Three Senators come from the Twa ethnic group. Women...
- 19 August 2005 — Burundian presidential election, 2005Burundian presidential election, 2005The Republic of Burundi held an indirect presidential election on 19 August 2005. Members of the National Assembly and Senate chose the new president of the republic, who will serve term of five years. The sole candidate, Pierre Nkurunziza of the CNDD-FDD, was overwhelmingly endorsed as president...
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.