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Union for National Progress

political party, Burundi
Also known as: UPRONA, Union et Progrès National, Unité pour le Progrès National, Unity and National Progress(Show More)
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The Union for National Progress (UPRONA) was established in Burundi in 1958. It was an ethnically mixed political party that won a significant victory in the 1961 legislative elections, securing 58 out of 64 seats. The party's leader was Prince Rwagasore, who advocated for populist ideals and the monarchy. His assassination in October 1961 led to a period of crisis for the country. Burundi gained independence on July 1, 1962. UPRONA later became Burundi's sole recognized political party for a time after a coup in 1976.123

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