11.   Last week, members of the alternative electoral commission were arrested at a cafe where they were meeting, and charged with illegal assembly and violating public order.

12.   On Wednesday, police arrested six workers and charged them with illegal assembly to provoke unrest.

13.   Police said five people were arrested for illegal assembly.

14.   Rioting is punishable by up to two years in prison, while illegal assembly carries a maximum penalty of six months in jail.

15.   Six workers were arrested Wednesday and charged with illegal assembly to provoke unrest.

16.   Stothard said the activists had operated in small groups to avoid violating illegal assembly laws.

17.   The journalists were released with a warning, but the eight others may be charged in court Monday with taking part in an illegal assembly.

18.   Tian was charged in court Monday with illegal assembly.

19.   Thousands took to the streets to demand political reforms, and hundreds were arrested on charges of illegal assembly.

20.   Those arrested, who range from teen-agers to middle-aged, are charged with illegal assembly.