11.   Western officials who are observing the elections predicted that difficulties might arise from logistical problems and some corruption, though not extensive fraud.

12.   When, as ex-president, Carter wanted to observe Panamanian elections, Pastor went to secure permission.

13.   American oil companies have hired a Washington-based firm to observe the election, according to an official of that firm, International Foundation for Electoral Systems.

14.   Dellenbrant was in Liepaja to observe local elections.

15.   During the trip, the journalists also visited Pag-asa, the largest of the eight islands occupied by Filipinos, to observe local elections there.

16.   Election Commissioner Dayananda Dissanayake said no foreign monitors have been invited to observe the election.

17.   Foreign delegations invited by the government to observe the elections have begun arriving, according to news reports.

18.   Foreign election monitors observing this election said it was clear that Civic United Front areas were the most affected by the lack of ballots.

19.   Foreign diplomats also have been invited to observe the elections.

20.   Gillan was among dozens of foreign observers in Qatar to observe the elections.