51.   He was forced to hold the elections after anti-government riots and an aid freeze by Western donors.

52.   He was ousted in democratic elections last year forced by anti-government riots and an aid freeze by Western donors demanding greater democracy and a more liberal economy.

53.   He was forced to hold democratic elections last May after anti-government riots and an aid freeze by Western donors pressing for political reforms.

54.   In South Africa on Thursday, President Thabo Mbeki blamed Britain and other Western donor nations for the takeovers in neighboring Zimbabwe.

55.   Independent observers and Western donors said the elections were marred by gross irregularities and Hamad may not have won.

56.   Information Minister Amusaa Mwanamwambwa said Thursday ruling party leaders had taken note of the concerns of Western donors and proposed a softening of the qualifications for presidential office.

57.   It argued the impoverished nation was ordered by Western donors and financial institutions to cut government spending and therefore lacked money for better policing.

58.   It charged that Muluzi and fellow politicians lived luxurious lifestyles and were too eager to please Western donor countries and lending institutions during market-led economic reforms.

59.   It has rejected calls by opponents and Western donors for a referendum or a constituent assembly of all interested political and civic groups to redraft and ratify constitutional changes.

60.   Its declaration was certain to fuel concerns by Western donors that the elections were undemocratic.