31.   The donors said figures announced by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission do not always correspond with figures recorded at polling stations.

32.   Wahhabi donors say their motives were altruistic.

33.   However, the potential donors said they would have to consult with each other first before giving a formal response to the request for military aid, he said.

34.   Donors said the energy ministry was one of the government departments worst-hit by corruption.

35.   The donors said they would watch Bangladesh closely for the next year before delivering fresh aid, according to finance ministry officials.