31.   Several opposition parties have threatened to boycott the polls if they cannot campaign freely.

32.   Saying the opposition did not want to boycott the polls, Pok added that the opposition would need more access to the government-controlled media.

33.   Security was tight after three major opposition parties urged their supporters to boycott the polls.

34.   The Brotherhood said it was boycotting the polls to protest economic reforms because they had exhausted the state treasury by borrowings from Western donors.

35.   The Khmer Rouge, who boycotted the polls, return to the battlefield.

36.   The former rebel movement RENAMO boycotted the polls, claiming irregularities in voting procedures.

37.   The opposition parties, led by Sheikh Hasina of the largest group, the Awami League, have vowed to boycott the polls.

38.   The Khmer Rouge boycotted the polls.

39.   The leftist groups boycotting the polls had only three members.

40.   The opposition has vowed to boycott the polls, saying Mrs. Zia will rig the election.