Burundi held legislative and local elections on June 5, with over six million registered voters heading to the polls. The elections, which come amid ongoing political tension, are being watched closely by international observers.
The ruling CNDD-FDD party is expected to retain dominance, but questions remain about the fairness of the process after the exclusion of the country’s main opposition figure, Alexis Sinduhije. His disqualification sparked protests in several provinces last week.
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Turnout was high, particularly in rural areas where government campaigns have been most aggressive. Early counts are underway, with official results expected within 72 hours.
Human Rights Watch has called for an independent audit of the election process, citing reports of voter intimidation and ballot tampering. Meanwhile, the African Union has expressed cautious optimism, praising the peaceful atmosphere at most polling stations.
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