21.   But the elections were marred by charges of fraud, and by scattered fighting that killed at least six people.

22.   Despite the shootings, election officials and analysts said the poll was orderly and relatively free of the widespread violence and intimidation that marred previous elections.

23.   Despite initial fears that the current election would be marred by bloodshed, campaigning has passed practically without incident and there were no reports of violence on Thursday.

24.   Despite international observers pronouncing the polls free and fair, the opposition refuses to retract allegations the elections were marred by massive fraud perpetrated by the CPP.

25.   Despite initial fears that the current election would be marred by bloodshed, campaigning has passed practically without incident.

26.   Elections observers generally have said the weekend elections were deeply marred by irregularities and ruling-party violence.

27.   Glitches that delayed voting at some polling stations do not appear to have marred the election significantly.

28.   Golkar officials have played down allegations by the PPP and independent monitors that the election was marred by widespread poll fraud.

29.   However, despite initial fears that the current election would be marred by bloodshed, campaigning has passed without serious incidents.

30.   However, despite initial fears that this election would be marred by bloodshed, campaigning has taken place without serious incidents.