11.   The prisoners are demanding improved conditions in the prison and more visits, as well as an end to overcrowding.

12.   The prisoners demanded the firing of warden Elpidio Onofre Claro, whom they accuse of ill-treatment and corruption.

13.   The prisoners demanded transportation out of Azerbaijan, the Turan and Interfax news agencies reported.

14.   The prisoners were demanding an armored car, weapons and ammunition for their escape, Tenreiro said.

15.   The prisoners were demanding transportation out of Azerbaijan, the reports said, adding that security outside the prison had been increased.

16.   The prisoners are demanding improved conditions, more visits and an end to overcrowing.

17.   The prisoners are demanding that they either be released or charged.

18.   The prisoners demanded improved conditions and a written guarantee that those who took part in the seizure of the hostages would not be punished.

19.   The prisoners had been demanding the firing of warden Elpidio Onofre Claro, whom they accused of ill-treatment and corruption.

20.   The prisoners initially demanded an armored car, weapons and ammunition for their escape, Tenreiro said.