61.   The arrests have been condemned by western governments and human rights groups around the world.

62.   The arrest triggered a traffic-blocking demonstration by opposition supporters in Lahore and business community leaders also condemned the arrest.

63.   The arrest was condemned by other environmentalists including Maneka Gandhi, daughter-in-law of former prime minister Indira Gandhi, another anti-dam crusader Medha Patkar and by opposition parties.

64.   The CLO condemned the arrests and called for the immediate release of the detainees and all other detained pro-democracy activists.

65.   The federal government has refused to obey court rulings in favour of Abiola, condemning his arrest and asking for his release.

66.   The European Parliament on Thursday condemned the arrest by Chinese authorities of dissident Harry Wu and asked for his immediate release.

67.   The latest arrests have been condemned by opposition parties as a violation of human rights.

68.   The Moslem-majority Kashmir Valley was paralyzed by a day-long general strike called by Moslem militant groups to condemn the arrests.