Front for Democracy in Burundi–Nyakuri explained

The Front for Democracy in Burundi–Nyakuri (French: Front pour la Démocratie au Burundi–Nyakuri, FRODEBU-Nyakuri), also known as Sahwanya Frodebu Iragi rya Ndadaye, is a political party in Burundi.

History

The party was established in June 2008 as a breakaway from the Front for Democracy in Burundi (FRODEBU) by Jean Minani and eleven other party members.[1] [2] Supportive of the governing CNDD–FDD, it took the name "Nyakuri", meaning "genuine".[1]

Although the 2010 parliamentary elections were boycotted by the opposition, FRODEBU-Nyakuri contested the elections, winning five of the 106 seats in the National Assembly.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2049_E.htm Burundi Inama Nshingamateka (National Assembly): Last elections
  2. http://www.ecoi.net/local_link/267663/381915_en.html Burundi: Front for Democracy in Burundi (Frodebu), including treatment of its members and their families by government authorities (November 2004-February 2013) [BDI104297.E]