National Council for the Defense of Democracy-Forces for the Defense of Democracy
political party, Burundi
Also known as: CNDD-FDD, Conseil National pour la Défense de Démocratie-Forces pour la Défense de Démocratie
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history of Burundi
- In Burundi: The path toward peace
…Nkurunziza, a Hutu, representing the National Council for the Defense of Democracy–Forces for the Defense of Democracy (Conseil National pour la Défense de la Démocratie–Forces pour la Défense de la Démocratie; CNDD-FDD), was elected president. Under the terms of the constitution, as the first post-transition president, he was elected by…
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role of Nkurunziza
- In Pierre Nkurunziza: Rebel activity and political rise
…1990s and early 2000s the CNDD-FDD split into several factions, with Nkurunziza assuming chairmanship of one faction in 2001. In that capacity Nkurunziza headed negotiations that culminated in his faction of the CNDD-FDD signing a peace accord with Pres. Domitien Ndayizeye in 2003. As part of the agreement, Nkurunziza received…
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