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2010 Burundian parliamentary election

2010 Burundian parliamentary election

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Parliamentary elections were held in Burundi on 23 July 2010.[1][2] The opposition parties boycotted the election after also boycotting the presidential election.[3]

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The ruling National Council for the Defense of Democracy – Forces for the Defense of Democracy gained 81 of the 106 seats, while the Union for National Progress gained 17 seats. Another smaller party won five seats, while the remaining three seats are reserved for the Twa minority.[4] Pie Ntavyohanyuma was re-elected as Speaker. Mo-Mamo Karerwa was elected as first deputy Speaker and Francois Kabura as second deputy Speaker.[5]

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National Assembly

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  1. Includes the Coalition for Free and Transparent Elections, the Independent Labor Party, Kaze – Forces for the Defense of Democracy and the National Liberation Front

Senate

The Senate was elected on 28 July by electoral colleges composed of local councillors.[6]

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References

  1. [1]
    Maximiliano Herrera. "Electoral Calendar- world elections,US elections,presidential election,world parties". Mherrera.org. Retrieved 2010-08-21.
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    "Burundi's presidential election to be held on 28 June 2010". Afriquejet.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-22. Retrieved 2010-08-21.
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    AFP (2010-06-30). "AFP: Burundi's president Pierre Nkurunziza re-elected". Retrieved 2010-08-21.
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    AFP (2010-07-27). "AFP: Burundi's ruling party sweeps parliamentary polls". Retrieved 2010-08-21.
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    "Burundi Upper, Lower Houses Elect Speakers". BBC News. London, UK. 21 August 2010. ProQuest 746189776.(subscription required)
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    Indirect Legislative Elections in Sub-Saharan Africa African Elections Database


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