31.   The opposition complained the vote was rigged, but independent observers said it reflected the will of the people.

32.   The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe said in a preliminary statement that the first results appeared to reflect the will of voters.

33.   The U.S. government and the European Union have questioned whether the election results can truly reflect the will of the people.

34.   They argue that the Dini government does not reflect the will of the people.

35.   But the vote also confirmed the predominance of protestant parties, reflecting the will of the protestant majority in favour of continued union with Britain.

36.   Chiluba has defended the amendment, passed earlier this year, as reflecting the will of the people and denies that it was aimed specifically at Kaunda.