1.   Hours earlier, riots had erupted following reports of the arrest of opposition leaders, including Sheikh Hasina Wajed, leader of the Awami League.

2.   The announcement of the losses, which came to light following a report by the US investment bank J.P.

3.   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.

4.   The suspension followed reports of tactical military co-operation between the three factions.

5.   The dismissals followed a report by a special inquiry into the loss of ships and aircraft during the cyclone in April.

6.   There was also considerable speculation that the killings had been racially motivated as they followed reports of recent attacks against racial minorities in the area.

7.   The move followed unconfirmed reports of a coup attempt in late June by a brigade of the elite Republican Guards.