21.   The press was barred from entering the council hall and could only observe the proceedings from behind a glass wall.

22.   This elicited loud applause from the crowd observing the proceedings at the National Library building.

23.   This elicited a loud applause from the crowd observing the proceedings at the National Library building.

24.   The authorities have authorised Amnesty International and the International Commission of Jurists to observe the proceedings.