31.   Human rights organizations have expressed fears that the men may be executed, as have other suspects tried secretly by previous government and found guilty of plotting coups.

32.   In March, scores of people, including civilians and soldiers, were arrested and accused of plotting a coup.

33.   Last year, Philippe sought refuge in Dominican Republic along with seven other police officers accused of plotting a coup.

34.   Lebed accused high-ranking officials in the Defense Ministry of trying to pressure the president, even suggesting they were plotting a coup.

35.   Lebed accused the group last week of trying to pressure the president and suggested they were plotting a coup.

36.   Lebed denied allegations he was plotting a coup but has made no secret of his desire to be president.

37.   Lebed accused the generals last week of trying to pressure the president and suggested they were plotting a coup.

38.   Lebed had accused the group last week of trying to pressure the president and suggested they were plotting a coup.

39.   Last November, Abacha provoked international outrage with his decision to execute nine dissidents accused of plotting a coup, including writer Ken Saro-Wiwa.

40.   Local newspapers have reported that the military already has executed many people suspected of plotting a coup.