21.   Opposition leaders have accused the government of jumping on the asylum seeker bandwagon.

22.   Opposition leaders have proclaimed their allegiance to the new government.

23.   Opposition leaders said the killing added weight to their demands for a change in government.

24.   Opposition leaders said they would try to stage nationwide protests, but previous opposition rallies have met only lukewarm support.

25.   Opposition leaders were flung into jail.

26.   Opposition leaders were quick to exploit government embarrassment over the incident.

27.   Opposition leaders will be watching carefully to see how the Prime Minister handles the crisis.

28.   Several opposition leaders described the programme as a major step backwards for democracy.

29.   The government imprisoned all opposition leaders.