31.   News reports in December indicating that there had been an attempted coup were subsequently dismissed by Jawara as groundless rumours.

32.   The statement followed a report in the pro-SWAPO Namibian, alleging that former members of the Koevoet counter-insurgency unit and Angolan rebels were involved in the conspiracy.

33.   Other reports in March stressed the need for a crash immunization programme to ward off the threat of epidemics.

34.   Reports in April suggested, however, that the negotiations had failed to resolve outstanding issues, including provisions relating to air- and sea-launched long-range missiles.

35.   The radio also claimed that some Cuban troops were still present despite reports in May that all had been withdrawn.

36.   However, reports in the Hong Kong and Western media alleged that some students carried out various acts of protest in late May and early June.

37.   Press reports in June claimed that the United States had threatened to withdraw aid to Israel for immigration absorption if the settlements policy was not terminated.

38.   Reports in mid-July indicated that the government had intensified its campaign against members of the PPP suspected of terrorism.

39.   Reports in early July indicated illegal attempts to import sensitive mini-computers with nuclear application from Norway via the United Kingdom.

40.   Reports in the Western media claimed that the visit was linked to wider negotiations aimed at achieving a comprehensive settlement of the hostage crisis.