1.   Although several opposition parties refused to participate and called for a voter boycott, the low turnout appeared to result from other factors.

2.   Levels that go beyond apathy into something resembling a voter boycott.

3.   Opponents of the government had called for a voter boycott.

4.   Banned from the elections, the Front had urged a voter boycott.

5.   Others opened, then closed because of voter boycotts, death threats and reported armed attacks.

6.   While a limited voter boycott would not change the balance of power in the parliament, it would be regarded as a slight to the government.

7.   The Socialist Party called on electors to reject the draft, while the Democratic Alliance urged a voter boycott.

8.   The Democratic Alliance had urged a voter boycott.