Burundi Constitution

This is constitutional referendum of Burundi which was held on 28 February 2005. The

constitution was approved by 92% of voters

The proposed 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 National Assembly would be set at 60% Hutu and 40% Tutsi, with three additional

seats reserved for Twas.

~In the Senate, seats would be split 50-50 between Hutus and Tutsis, with three seats reserved for Twas.

~Military posts would be shared equally between the two groups.

~The President of the Republic is elected by universal direct suffrage for a mandate of five years renewable one

time.