Burundian Charter of National Unity referendum, 1991

Burundian Charter of National Unity referendum, 1991

Burundi held a referendum on 9 February 1991 in which voters were asked whether they were in favor or opposed to the draft 'Charter of National Unity'.

The Charter

The 'Charter of National Unity' was intended to formally abolish ethnic discrimination and to permit the creation of a new constitution to further the country's democratization process.

Results

Following the Charter's approval, work began on the drafting of a new constitution. The draft constitution was approved in a referendum held on 9 March 1992. It was promulgated on 13 March 1992.

ee also

*History of Burundi


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