Burundian presidential election, 2005

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The 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 by the parliament. Nkurunziza was sworn in on 26 August 2005.

[edit] Results

Pierre Nkurunziza for President
Results	Number of Votes (162)
For	151
Against	09
Abstention	01
Null	01

[edit] External links

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

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