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Burundi Elections: CNDD-FDD Claims Victory Amid Fraud Allegations

6/13/2025

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Burundi's ruling CNDD-FDD party has swept the June 5 elections, claiming all 100 parliamentary seats with a staggering 96% of the vote. However, opposition parties decried the elections as a sham, alleging voter intimidation and harassment. Human Rights Watch echoed these concerns, highlighting serious irregularities that threaten the nation's democratic fabric.

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Burundi's ruling CNDD-FDD party has swept the June 5 elections, claiming all 100 parliamentary seats with a staggering 96% of the vote. However, opposition parties decried the elections as a sham, alleging voter intimidation and harassment. Human Rights Watch echoed these concerns, highlighting serious irregularities that threaten the nation's democratic fabric.