1993 Burundian parliamentary election
Parliamentary elections were held in Burundi on 29 June 1993. They were the first multi-party parliamentary elections since 1965, and followed the approval of a new constitution in a referendum in 1992. The result was a victory for the Front for Democracy in Burundi, which won 65 of the 81 seats.
Campaign
Six political parties and eight independents took part in the election- Front for Democracy in Burundi - a predominantly Hutu party founded by Melchior Ndadaye in 1986. It was officially registered as a political party in 1992.
- People's Party - a predominantly Hutu party.
- People's Reconciliation Party - a monarchist party led by Pierre-Claver Sendegeya.
- Rally for Democracy and Economic and Social Development - a predominantly Tutsi party who supported Pierre Buyoya in the presidential election.
- Rally for the People of Burundi - a predominantly Hutu party that supported Melchior Ndadaye in the presidential election.
- Union for National Progress - predominantly Tutsi and former sole legal party led by Pierre Buyoya.