Constitution of Burundi
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The Constitution of Burundi was adopted by referendum on February 28, 2005 and promulgated on March 18, 2005.
On May 12, 2017, a draft revision of the constitution of Burundi was announced.[1] The final draft was announced on October 25, 2017, and provides for the creation of a post of Prime Minister, the transition from a five-year to a seven year presidential term, the term limit will be one consecutive and the threshold of adoption of the laws would go from two thirds to the absolute majority.[2] With these changes, the Arusha Accords are de facto abrogated.[3] In January 2018, during the campaign for the referendum, the Burundian authorities arrested opponents of the changes.[4] Finally, the text also provides for the possibility of restoring the monarchy.[5]
The referendum was held on May 17, 2018.[6] The proposed amendments to the constitution were approved by over 70% of voters.[7] The constitutional reform was promulgated on June 7, 2018.
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References
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External links
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- Text of the 2005 Constitution