51.   The rebel leadership said Monday that Mobutu would have to step down before they signed any ceasefire.

52.   The Swedish-exiled GAM leadership said Tuesday it was unlikely to attend the talks but no final decision had been taken.

53.   The Yugoslav army leadership said Monday the armed forces would play no role in the anti-government protests rocking Serbia, and lashed out at statements issued by some units.

54.   The Taliban leadership said it had ordered militiamen not to take control of any private property in Kabul and to provide full protection for Kabul residents.

55.   The Taliban leadership said strict Islamic law was now in force in the capital and that violators will be ruthlessly punished.

56.   The Taliban top leadership later said the Buddha statues would not be destroyed.

57.   Later, the Palestinian leadership said that even if Sharon did grant permission for the trip, Arafat would not attend.

58.   Last week, the FIS leadership said it had had no news on the two for a week after the authorities banned visits and cut telephone links.

59.   The Bosnian Serb leadership said no more hostages would be released until the threat of any NATO airstrikes is withdrawn.

60.   The Bosnian leadership has said it will recommend adoption of the peace plan when the Sarajevo parliament meets Monday.