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Burundi Elections, 2005 (other)
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2005 Burundian elections may refer to: *28 February 2005 — 2005 Burundian constitutional referendum *3 June and 7 June 2005 — 2005 Burundian communal elections *4 July 2005 — 2005 Burundian legislative election *29 July 2005 — 2005 Burundian Senate election *19 August 2005 — 2005 Burundian presidential election Indirect presidential elections were held in Burundi on 19 August 2005. Members of the National Assembly and Senate chose the new president of the republic for a five-year term. The sole candidate, Pierre Nkurunziza of the CNDD–FDD, was elected ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 Burundian Constitutional Referendum
A constitutional referendum was held in Burundi on 28 February 2005. The new constitution was approved by 92% of voters. African Elections Database Proposed constitution The proposed new constitution guaranteed representation for both Hutu and Tutsi ethnic groups by setting out ethnic quotas for parliament, government and the army, which had been dominated by Tutsis since independence; *The ethnic composition of the would be set at 60% Hutu and 40% Tutsi, with three additional seats reserved for s. *In the |
2005 Burundian Communal Elections
Communal elections were held in Burundi on 3 June and 7 June 2005. The elections were won by the National Council for the Defense of Democracy – Forces for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD-FDD), which won 1,781 of the 3,225 seats. EISA Electoral system Each of the 129 had 25 seats.Conduct The election was largely peaceful in most parts of the country, however, violence and intimidation in some communes of Bujumbura Rural and Bubanza provinces led to a re-poll held on 7 June. Observers considered the communal elections generally free and fair, despite s ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 Burundian Legislative Election
Parliamentary elections were held in Burundi on 4 July 2005. The result was a victory for the National Council for the Defense of Democracy – Forces for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD–FDD), which won 64 of the 118 seats in the National Assembly Conduct Voting was largely peaceful throughout the country during election day. Observers deemed the polls generally free, fair, and transparent while the major political parties accepted the results as legitimate. Results National Assembly In order to ensure the 60%-40% ethnic split and 30% quota for women, a further 18 members, including the three Twa representatives foreseen by the Electoral Code, were co-opted after the elections. Senate Following the National Assembly elections, the Senate was indirectly elected on 29 July. Of the 49 Senate members, 34 were elected by electoral colleges formed by councillors, three were co-opted Twas, four were former Presidents, and eight further members were co-opted to ensure that at least 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 Burundian Legislative Election
Parliamentary elections were held in Burundi on 4 July 2005. The result was a victory for the National Council for the Defense of Democracy – Forces for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD–FDD), which won 64 of the 118 seats in the National Assembly Conduct Voting was largely peaceful throughout the country during election day. Observers deemed the polls generally free, fair, and transparent while the major political parties accepted the results as legitimate. Results National Assembly In order to ensure the 60%-40% ethnic split and 30% quota for women, a further 18 members, including the three Twa representatives foreseen by the Electoral Code, were co-opted after the elections. Senate Following the National Assembly elections, the Senate was indirectly elected on 29 July. Of the 49 Senate members, 34 were elected by electoral colleges formed by councillors, three were co-opted Twas, four were former Presidents, and eight further members were co-opted to ensure that at least 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |