31.   The abduction and circumcision of boys in forced initiation rites prompted provincial authorities Wednesday to order extra security forces to rural villages.

32.   The slayings were an initiation rite for drug traffickers.

33.   They said the beating was part of a gang initiation rite.

34.   Three college students died of injuries suffered in separate initiation rites by two fraternities, authorities said Monday.

35.   Human rights groups have denounced the system, which often involves sadistic initiation rites that have led to a dramatic rise in army desertions.

36.   Human rights groups have denounced the system, which often involves sadistic initiation rites.

37.   Hundreds of boys forced to undergo traditional initiation rites are in hospital after being circumcised and five have died from infection and other causes, the authorities said here.

38.   Human rights groups have denounced the current military service system, which often involves sadistic initiation rites that have led to a dramatic rise in army desertions.

39.   Human rights groups have denounced the system, often involving sadistic initiation rites.

40.   Army General John Shalikashvili, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, questioned why Marine leaders allowed the initiation rite to take place.