1.  Both left and traditional right have tried, cynically, playing off the NF against their mainstream opposition.

2.  But the law also has significant mainstream opposition, including French leaders among the Protestant, Catholic and Jewish faiths.

3.  But without clear leadership the mainstream opposition has splintered, and three different groups of rightist candidates are now competing in the coming European elections.

4.  However, leaders of mainstream opposition groups condemned the assassination.

5.  The leaders of the mainstream opposition are seeking redress in the courts, not out on the streets.

6.  The role of the mainstream liberal opposition has been taken over by another group, the Democratic Party.

7.  But it extends to mainstream opposition and even government-allied politicians.

8.  Lacking a solution, the mainstream opposition parties say they will boycott the election.

9.  Last month, the government and mainstream opposition signed a protocol that paved the way for the formal peace agreement.

10.  Last Wednesday, the government and mainstream opposition signed a peace protocol that paved the way for national reconciliation in the republic.