Guinean Democratic Movement
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The Guinean Democratic Movement is a political party
in Guinea-Bissau
. It was founded on February 14, 2003 and is led by Silvestre Alves.
In the legislative election
held on 28 March 2004, the party won 0.98% of the vote and no seats in the National People's Assembly
.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
The Republic of Guinea-Bissau is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Senegal to the north, and Guinea to the south and east, with the Atlantic Ocean to its west....
. It was founded on February 14, 2003 and is led by Silvestre Alves.
In the legislative election
Guinea-Bissau legislative election, 2004
A legislative election was held in Guinea-Bissau on March 28, 2004. The election had been repeatedly postponed due to political and financial chaos in the country, and due to the coup d'état which overthrew President Kumba Ialá in September 2003....
held on 28 March 2004, the party won 0.98% of the vote and no seats in the National People's Assembly
National People's Assembly of Guinea-Bissau
The unicameral National People's Assembly of Guinea-Bissau is the country's legislative body.The current National People's Assembly, formed following elections held on 28 March 2004, has a total of 102 seats. 100 members are elected through a system of party-list proportional representation...
.