Joseph Cimpaye
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Joseph Cimpaye was a Burundian
, Hutu
politician
who for a short time led his country as it was gaining its independence from Belgium
. He belonged to the political party known as UPP (Union of Popular Parties). He led the government from 26 January 1961 to 28 September in the same year. In the September elections Prince Louis Rwagasore
, the son of King Mwambutsa IV, was elected. Cimpaye had been a Hutu
whilst the newly elected Prince was a Tutsi
. The Prince was assassinated on 13 October 1961 by a Greek gunman. Cimpaye was eventually executed by the government of Michel Micombero
following a failed Hutu uprising.
Burundian
Burundian may refer to:* Something of, from, or related to the country of Burundi* A person from Burundi, or of Burundian descent. For information about the Burundian people, see Demographics of Burundi and Culture of Burundi...
, 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...
politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
who for a short time led his country as it was gaining its independence from Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
. He belonged to the political party known as UPP (Union of Popular Parties). He led the government from 26 January 1961 to 28 September in the same year. In the September elections Prince Louis Rwagasore
Louis Rwagasore
Prince Louis Rwagasore is Burundi's national and independence hero. He was a Burundi nationalist and prime minister.- Biography :...
, the son of King Mwambutsa IV, was elected. Cimpaye had been a 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...
whilst the newly elected Prince was a 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 ....
. The Prince was assassinated on 13 October 1961 by a Greek gunman. Cimpaye was eventually executed by the government of Michel Micombero
Michel Micombero
Michel Micombero was the first President of Burundi from November 28, 1966 to November 1, 1976. He was member of the Tutsi ethnicity....
following a failed Hutu uprising.