But the local officials demanded another meeting before they would allow work to continue.

Iraqi officials demanded that he leave Iraq within 72 hours.

Officials demanded a $75 fine, equivalent to several month's income.

The officials are demanding that the decision be reversed within a week.

Even then, American officials limited what a woman could take and demanded that she pay for the journey.

Initially officials demanded $300 million for a visit, which was rejected.

Israeli officials, who say 25 wanted men and about 140 civilians are inside the complex, have demanded a list for weeks.

Israeli officials are demanding that the wanted men be sent into exile.

Cuban officials are demanding the return of 26 Cubans on board.

Nor did United States officials or human rights organizations demand one.