21.   He said three were released with conditions, while the other four were released unconditionally.

22.   Jandial said the government hoped the four would be released within a few weeks before freezing weather reaches the Himalayas, where they are being held.

23.   Medveditskov said the four were released without the payment of a ransom.

24.   Police quoted Moussa as saying he would not release the four until he sees his sons at Luxor airport.

25.   Police quoted Radi as saying he would not release the four until he sees his children at Luxor airport.

26.   Radio Fiji quoted rebel spokesman Jo Nata as saying the rebels released the four as a goodwill gesture.

27.   She said the government had promised to release the four if the protests stopped.

28.   The four were released on bail.

29.   The court released the four on condition that they appear at future hearings, but the move angered human rights groups.

30.   The four were released the same day and voluntarily returned to Mexico, Figueroa said.