41.   Ogata was expected to meet Rwandan leaders during her three-day visit, as well as representatives of humanitarian aid organisations concerned at the deteriorating security situation.

42.   Opposition leader Mwai Kibaki on Tuesday appealed to President Daniel arap Moi to convene a meeting of opposition parties and the government of discuss deteriorating security in the country.

43.   Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, facing an opposition campaign to oust her government, has come under increasing pressure over deteriorating security in the key Pakistani province.

44.   The deteriorating security situation has dominated the run-up to polling day.