11.   Palestinian officials have denied allegations of systematic abuse.

12.   Palestinian officials acknowledged Wednesday that there have been some transgressions by the security forces but denied there was a policy of systematic abuse.

13.   Amnesty International on Tuesday sharply criticized an Israeli bill intended to increase government regulation of Shin Bet, saying it legitimized systematic abuse of Palestinian detainees.

14.   Amnesty International on Tuesday sharply criticized an Israeli bill intended to increase government regulation of the Shin Bet, saying it legitimized systematic abuse of Palestinian detainees.

15.   But a Banja Luka journalist with a reputation for independence says he has detected no sign of any willingness by Serb leaders to acknowledge systematic abuses.

16.   Despite the criticism from international groups, Karimov has always denied any systematic abuses exist in Uzbekistan, a former Soviet republic.

17.   Eckhard Arbeit was named Thursday as Australian coach despite being in high level positions during an era of systematic steroid abuse in East Germany.

18.   Government spokesman Uri Dromi denied allegations of systematic abuse and said security services use moderate force only in special instances.

19.   Government spokesman Uri Dromi denied allegations of systematic abuse and unnecessary use of force, adding that the security services use moderate force only in special instances.

20.   He acknowledged that occasional human rights problems were likely but denied any systematic abuses.