Gervais Rufyikiri

Burundian politician and former Vice President

Gervais Rufyikiri - Burundian politician and former Vice President
Born

April 12th, 1965
60 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Burundi

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Served as the Vice President of Burundi from 2005 to 2010. Held the position of President of the National Assembly from 2000 to 2005. Involved in the peace process during the Burundian Civil War, contributing to power-sharing agreements aimed at stabilizing the country. Played a significant role in discussions surrounding democratic governance and political reform in Burundi.

Served as Vice President from 2005 to 2010

Was President of the National Assembly from 2000 to 2005

Contributed to peace processes during the Civil War

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