61. Anglo American said it had called in representatives of the National Union of Mineworkers to mediate between the two factions. 62. But members of the various factions met Monday and decided to hold debates Friday on whether the impeachment vote should be a secret or an open ballot. 63. But members of the various factions met Monday and decided to hold a debate Friday on whether the impeachment vote should be by secret or open ballot. 64. But the LPC and other non-signatories did agree to accept the conditions approved by the other factions. 65. But the two factions have been unable to cooperate. 66. Committee chairman Wiranto said the decision was taken in intensive lobbying among representatives of the five factions. 67. Despite a formal cease-fire announced in August, the countryside outside Monrovia remains in the hands of the various factions fighting for control of Liberia. 68. During meetings with members of the two factions, Singh said he will stress the importance of tradition and keeping out modern innovations. 69. Faction leader, Charles Taylor, warns this could change if U-N peacekeeping troops in the country force the various factions to hand in their weapons. 70. Even if the seven factions can agree on how to share power, they face heavy opposition to their new plan for joint rule. |