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Politicians in Guinea have proposed that elections be held by the end of 2009 to replace the army officers who took power in a coup in December. | Politicians in Guinea have proposed that elections be held by the end of 2009 to replace the army officers who took power in a coup in December. |
If Guinea's military rulers agree, legislative elections will be held in November followed by polls to elect a civilian president in December. | If Guinea's military rulers agree, legislative elections will be held in November followed by polls to elect a civilian president in December. |
A referendum on proposed changes to the laws of the country is also planned. | A referendum on proposed changes to the laws of the country is also planned. |
Captain Moussa Dadis Camara seized power when President Lansana Conte, who had ruled since 1984, died. | Captain Moussa Dadis Camara seized power when President Lansana Conte, who had ruled since 1984, died. |
The election dates were proposed by a loose coalition, known as Force Vivre, made up of Guinean political parties, civil society groups and trades union movements. | The election dates were proposed by a loose coalition, known as Force Vivre, made up of Guinean political parties, civil society groups and trades union movements. |
Scepticism | Scepticism |
Capt Camara's National Council for Democracy and Development has promised to stand down and hold free and fair polls by 2010. | Capt Camara's National Council for Democracy and Development has promised to stand down and hold free and fair polls by 2010. |
In February, the junta leader outlined steps for a transition to civilian rule but stopped short of giving any timing for the elections. | In February, the junta leader outlined steps for a transition to civilian rule but stopped short of giving any timing for the elections. |
The BBC's Alhassan Sillah, in the capital Conakry, says there has been scepticism that the junta would honour its pledge. | The BBC's Alhassan Sillah, in the capital Conakry, says there has been scepticism that the junta would honour its pledge. |
Our correspondent says the ball now appears to be firmly back in Capt Camara's court. | Our correspondent says the ball now appears to be firmly back in Capt Camara's court. |
The proposals came before officials from the UN-backed monitoring organisation International Contact Group on Guinea visit the country on Monday. | The proposals came before officials from the UN-backed monitoring organisation International Contact Group on Guinea visit the country on Monday. |
The group, which also includes African Union (AU) delegates, was set up to monitor Guinea's progress towards a "restoration of constitutional order". | The group, which also includes African Union (AU) delegates, was set up to monitor Guinea's progress towards a "restoration of constitutional order". |
Guinea is to remain suspended from both the AU and West African regional bloc Ecowas until elections are held. |
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