71.   However, the Rwandan authorities have so far refused, stating that the diplomat has been unjustly implicated in the affair.

72.   In a report published in Kigali, the international commission also found that the tragedy was not the result of action planned by the Rwandan authorities.

73.   In addition, Rwandan military authorities oppose any move by the courts to free detainees.

74.   A breakthrough agreement reached with Rwandan authorities will allow the humanitarian body to help feed children much faster by distributing biscuits directly to those arriving.

75.   A UN-sponsored meeting of prospective investors is scheduled for December and would be the occasion for Rwandan authorities to make their case, Marin added.

76.   According to diplomats, Prendergast stressed that the problem for the refugees was inside Zaire, while Rwandan authorities were cooperating once the Hutus arrived back home.

77.   According to Rwandan authorities, the unspecified number of attackers set upon the headquarters of MSF-Holland, but were repulsed by security forces.

78.   Also Wednesday, Rwandan authorities backed the creation of a joint commission of inquiry set up with the United Nations, following the Kanama massacre.

79.   Bihozagara was named deputy prime minister in a power-sharing arrangement cut between the rebels and Rwandan authorities last August after three years of civil war.

80.   But UN officials have accused the Rwandan authorities of deliberately sabotaging the repatriation efforts and even encouraging Zairean rebels to massacre refugees or allow them to starve to death.