11.   Supporters of President Laurent Kabila, who overthrew dictator Mobutu Sese Seko last month, say he needs time to establish a new order.

12.   The dictator was overthrown by another rebel faction and the war evolved along ethnic lines.

13.   The civil war began when forces loyal to rebel leader Charles Taylor invaded from Ivory Coast to overthrow tribalist dictator Samuel Doe.

14.   The military on Thursday commuted death sentences handed down to six people, including a former military leader, accused of trying to overthrow late dictator Gen. Sani Abacha.

15.   The Rwandans had also helped Kabila overthrow longtime dictator Mobutu Sese Seko last year.

16.   The Vatican accused Aristide of inciting class hatred in impassioned sermons urging Haitians to overthrow their dictators, using violence if necessary.