51.   Russian President Boris N. Yeltsin banned political activity in government offices and republic-run businesses, effectively curtailing the influence of the Communist Party.

52.   Pro-North Korean activity is banned in South Korea.

53.   Romania is one of the only European countries to ban homosexual activities.

54.   South Korean law bans all activities deemed to support the communist state.

55.   Stung by criticism about South African mercenaries, the government introduced draft legislation Friday to ban such activities overseas without approval from the defense minister.

56.   The constitution bans political activity in the army.

57.   The disputed site and some land around it is now under government control, and the Supreme Court has banned religious activity there.

58.   The government has also come under increasing criticism for banning the activity of political parties in the country and closing down last week a leading human-rights organization.

59.   The Dutch criminal code specifically bans any activities aimed at inciting racial hatred, and the Dutch government is eager to crush any neo-fascist activity.

60.   The Islamic-based newspaper Republika reported that East Timor Governor Abilio Soares has banned communal activities to commemorate the massacre.