Burundi’s Parliamentary Elections Leave Opposition Marginalized
On a pivotal day, Burundians cast their votes to shape the future of their parliament. With the ruling party positioned to secure a dominant victory, the political landscape appears decidedly lopsided. This comes on the heels of a notable development: the main opposition party, the National Freedom Council (CNL), was effectively barred from participating in this electoral process. How does one reconcile democracy with such blatant exclusion?
The CNL, which emerged as the runner-up in the contentious 2020 elections, had its…