21.   The prisoners were demanding that the government lift an economic embargo on the rebel-held territory, said the radio monitored by civilians in northern Sri Lanka.

22.   The prisoners demanded their sentences be reviewed and that the prison warden be fired.

23.   The prisoners demanded transportation out of Azerbaijan, the reports said, adding that security outside the prison had been increased.

24.   The prisoners demanded transportation out of Azerbaijan, Turan and the Interfax news agency reported.

25.   The prisoners initially demanded bulletproof vests, parachutes and helicopters to take them to freedom.

26.   The prisoners were demanding better treatment from guards, larger living spaces and expanded family visiting hours.

27.   The prisoners were demanding transportation out of Azerbaijan, the reports said, adding that security outside the prison was increased.

28.   Threatening to kill the hostages, the prisoners demanded getaway cars, bulletproof vests, guns and ammunition.

29.   Hong Kong prisoner demands five-star treatment.

30.   However, the prisoners on Sunday demanded faster cars than the ones offered.